The Decatur Central High School Band program and Director, Tim Cox, were featured at the January Decatur Township school board meeting by Dr. Stephanie Hofer for the Decatur Proud Recognition.

The DCHS Advanced Jazz Ensemble (Band #1) attended the first Butler University “Benny Golson” Jazz Festival in December. This was an “invitation only” event. DCHS students performed three pieces for a clinician and received professional level feedback in real time as they played.

The clinician worked with the students immediately after they performed to perfect a few skills. The students then attended a jazz improvisation clinic given by guest artist, Kirsten Edkins. Finally our students attended a concert featuring the Butler University Jazz band and Ms. Edkins. Three of our students received Outstanding Performance certificates (from the judge/clinician) for their performance that day:

• Grayson Devening – Trumpet

• Ari Porter – Alto Sax

• Evan Miller – Drums

Evan also received one of two $450 scholarships to the Butler University Summer Jazz Camp for his outstanding performance.