West Palm Beach's Dreyfoos School of Arts Students to Perform at UCF-Orlando Florida Jazz Festival

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Dreyfoos Band Students to Perform in UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival
Posted by: Deborah Stewart- March 12th, 2010
Only Seven High School Students Selected Statewide—Five From Dreyfoos

When the University of Central Florida- Orlando Jazz Festival kicks off next weekend, five Dreyfoos School of the Arts band students will be playing with the big guns! The music department of the A. W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts has been notified that the five will be performing with acclaimed artists Dr. Lonnie Smith and Grant Stewart, along with the University of Central Florida (UCF) faculty, students, and two other high school students from around the state when they convene in Orlando March 19-20.

Dreyfoos band director Wayne Miller announced with pride, “Each year the University of Central Florida chooses seven of the best jazz players in the state to be a part of their annual jazz festival. Last year we had one student, Ray Nelson, chosen,” He stated. “THIS year five of the seven chosen from all high school programs in the state were selected from Dreyfoos School of the Arts,” he added emphatically.

Selected students include: Sean Devivo, tenor sax; Matthew Skinner, trumpet; Jeremy Schreier, piano; Mike Johnson, bass; and for the second year, Ray Nelson, on drums.

A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, a nationally ranked school, is known for its outstanding arts programs. The Music Band program, led by Wayne Miller, is one of the top band programs in the nation. For more details, contact Mr. Miller at 561-802-6000 or email millerwa@palmbeach.k12.fl.us