Marshall High School Hosts Jazz Band Concert

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The Bueker Middle School Jazz Band and the Marshall High School Jazz Band will come together on Wednesday, March 18th, for a free jazz concert at Marshall High School's Little Theater. The middle school band will open the show with a diverse program showcasing their jazz improvisation skills, followed by the high school band's energetic swing performance featuring a solo by senior trumpet player Saxon Post. The two groups will then combine for a finale.

Why it matters

This event provides an opportunity for the local community to enjoy live jazz music performed by talented young musicians from the area's middle and high schools. It also highlights the strong music education programs in Marshall's public schools and the collaborative efforts between the different grade levels.

The details

The Bueker Middle School Jazz Band, under the direction of Sara Summers and Kevin Lines, will kick off the concert with a varied program demonstrating the students' progress in learning different jazz styles and honing their improvisation abilities. The Marshall High School Jazz Band will then take the stage, opening with an energetic swing number before featuring senior trumpet player Saxon Post on a special arrangement. To conclude the evening, the two groups will combine for a joint performance.

• The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
• The performance is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

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What’s next

The concert is a one-time event, but the middle and high school jazz bands will likely continue to perform at other school and community events throughout the year.