April 30, 2002
Contact: Dr. Ed Cannava
Arapahoe High School
303-347-6031
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Littleton, Colorado – The Arapahoe High School Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs were awarded unanimous Excellent – I ratings at the UNC-Greeley Jazz Festival on April 26, 2002. Jazz musicians from this combo, along with Jazz I, were awarded Outstanding Musicianship certificates: Laura Saunders, tenor sax (2 awards); Matt Kenfield, trumpet (2 awards); Noel McAuliffe, tenor sax and clarinet (2 awards); Mike Graziano, trombone; Russ Balli, alto sax; Eric Mees, alto sax; Mike Wearden, tuba; Ryan Moritz, piano; Shawn Funk, trombone; and Matt Hiner, drums.
Dr. Ed Cannava directs the Jazz bands and Combo at Arapahoe High School.