MVC Jazz Band spring 2011 concert

Monday, April 25, 2011

Eric Crump/Democrat-News

The Missouri Valley College Jazz Band topped its fall concert performance, if audience response is any measure. At its final concert of the school year, the band received two standing ovations and performed one encore number.

Jacque Toney solos during the Missouri Valley College Jazz Band concert Sunday, April 24. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
James Withers takes a solo on trumpet during the Missouri Valley College Jazz Band concert Sunday, April 24. Behind him are, from left, Martin Miles on piano, Joe Graham on guitar and Emily Mays on bass. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
Silhouettes haunt the stage before the concert. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
MVC music faculty member Chuck Appleton takes a turn directing the Jazz Band at its concert Sunday, April 24. Appleton also filled in on trumpet. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)

Jacques Toney, left, and Chuck Appleton take turns soloing during the MVC Jazz Band concert Sunday. April 24. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
Charles Ferguson, right, presents the second Charles Ferguson Award to MVC Jazz Band trumpeter James Withers at the band's final concert of the season Sunday, April 24. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
MVC Jazz Band Director Garry Anders takes a turn on trumpet while trumpeter Chuck Appleton directs the band on "Sesame Street" Sunday, April 24. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
James Withers. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)