Jazz at Rocky Mount Academy

The 8th and 9th grade music students at Rocky Mount Academy were treated to an hour of live jazz from local musicians who are a part of the Winston Band.  William McLaughlin, his wife Sharon, son Alex, and fellow jazz enthusiast Randy Evans performed famous jazz pieces.  By the end of the presentation, the RMA students had warmed up to the beat and joined on percussion instruments. The McLaughlins also gave the students a history of this music genre as they worked through the musical program.  

To promote jazz in our area, Rocky Mount Academy has also asked the entire Winston Band to perform an evening of jazz on Thursday, November 29, 2008.  The public is invited to attend the event which will run 7:15 – 8:30 PM in the RMA Cafeteria “coffeehouse”, 1313 Avondale Avenue.  Admission is free.  Donations will be accepted.  More information on the Winston Band can be found at www.rockymountjazz.com.

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