CR Jefferson Bands

CONGRATULATIONS Ben Drzycimski, 2023 Iowa Bandmasters Association Major Landers Scholarship winner! After a music theory test, interview, sight-reading and solo performance, Ben was selected from the six amazing regional winners for the statewide award. Congratulations, Ben!

Thank you to Mary Crandell and the Iowa Bandmasters Association for presenting the Friend of IBA Award to the National Band Association! The Award was presented to NBA President-elect Colonel Jason Fettig prior to his Keynote Address for the IBA membership.

The Cedar Rapids Jefferson Symphony Band and Wind Ensemble are excited to perform at the IHSMA State Large Group Festival on Saturday at CR Washington High School at 8:00 A.M. and 8:50 A.M., respectively. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $3 for students.

The CR Jefferson Symphony Band and wind Ensemble enjoyed a great rehearsal with Mr. Steve Stickney from Mount Mercy University! We are looking forward to performing on Saturday at the IHSMA State Large Group Festival!

Ben and Jude had a GREAT time On Air at Jazz 88.3 KCCK Iowa's Jazz Station! Thank you to Dennis Green and all involved with the Corridor Jazz Project!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Carl Rowles, Director of Bands, and Mr. Matthew Nicholson, Associate Director of Bands to the Cedar Rapids Jefferson Performing Arts Department!

Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Ben Drzycimski and Jude Biwer take to the airwaves of Jazz 88.3 KCCK-FM from 4-5 pm today! They are serving as Jefferson’s guest DJs as part of the station’s amazing Corridor Jazz Project. You can listen live on the KCCK web page: kcck.org

Please join us for the 2023 Earle W. Dickinson Scholarship Concert tomorrow night at 7:00 P.M. in the Jefferson Auditorium. The program will feature the Symphony Band, Wind Ensemble, two soloists, and our 2023 Senior Class. Admission is a free-will donation at the door.

CONGRATULATIONS on earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Percussion Choir: Jace Coberly, Carter Davis, Isaac Foster, John Grafton, Josue Guerrero, Finley Kelly, Mallori Kinney, and Samuel Nachazel

CONGRATULATIONS on earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Flute Choir: Alijah Hardy, Jade Harvey, Eisa Horning, Grace Jungling, Ava Miles, Kelly Morgan, Sabrina Poock, and Hina Zeeshan

CONGRATULATIONS on earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Clarinet Choir: Hannah Bedel, Sophia Braggs, Danika Burkett, Katriel Burkett, Leo Kokontis, McKenna Leehey, Lily Matheny, Jonathan Mittelsteadt, Sydney Proctor, and Keileigh Sallee

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Woodwind Trio: Alijah Hardy, Kelly Morgan, and Sydney Proctor

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: String Duet: Tamar Kalembire and Brynn Kinnison String Duet: Megan Bumpus and Erin Renshaw Trumpet Trio: Ben Goudy, Mary Morningstar,and Emilia Gray-Cottrell

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Saxophone Sextet: Sean Aschenbrenner, Austin Deal, Ben Drzycimski, Anna Fultz, Nickolas Henry, and Charlotte McVeigh

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Bb Clarinet Duet: McKenna Leehey and Keileigh Sallee

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Alto Saxophone Duet: Sean Aschenbrenner and Joseph Heeren Alto Saxophone Duet: Jayden Hogan and Phenyx Jarr

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Alto Saxophone Duet: Myles Breemeersch and Will Urbanowski Alto Saxophone Duet: Austin Deal and Anna Fultz

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Sylvia Sutton, Vibraphone Solo Charlie Waechter, Piano Solo Alto Saxophone Duet: Cash Abram and Chris Olsen

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Paige Morgan, Piano Solo Paige Morgan, Trombone Solo Kristin Mulanax, Trumpet Solo Sydney Proctor, Bb Clarinet Solo Keileigh Sallee, Bb Clarinet Solo

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for earning a Division I Superior Rating at the City-Solo and Ensemble Festival: Rachel Johnson, Piano Solo Rhys Mead, Trombone Solo Ava Miles, Piccolo Solo Joslyn Mooney, Snare Drum Solo Matthew Morgan, Trombone Solo