Wayne in the Newspaper

Wayne found his way into the newspaper again, thanks to the middle school winter concert.

First of all a little background on how our music department works - all students who choose to learn an instrument are automatically in the "OCSU concert band." Above and beyond that, some students are invited to join the jazz band. As a 5th grader, Cole can only play in the big band. If he works hard, he may someday be invited to join the jazz band. Wayne participates in both the big band and the jazz band. This year, his teacher asked him to play piano for the jazz band.

You can barely see the top of his head on the other side of the piano, below.

Below, the chorus sang a song called "Sound the Trumpets" and Dante and Wayne had the honor of playing the accompaniment.

Cole also sang with the chorus. He's towards the right.  Wayne and Dante are ready with their trumpets.

Below, Cole plays saxophone and Wayne plays trumpet with the big band.