The KVR Middle School jazz bands, under the direction of Stan Sabourin, once again had a good showing at this year’s B.C. Interior Jazz Festival, bringing home multiple awards.
Sabourin took the 16-member KVR Jazz Express big band and the five-member Seven Steps Forward jazz combo to Kelowna for the annual competition on April 16.
The Seven Steps Forward combo performed very well, winning their category and receiving a gold rating as well as an invitation to perform at the festival awards ceremony and an invitation to the national competition.
The KVR Jazz Express big band also played well and received a gold rating for their efforts, placing them third in their category and earning them an invitation to MusicFest Canada.
Individual musicians also did well at the festival.
Andi Main, lead trombone player for the KVR jazz bands won the most outstanding junior brass soloist award.
