September 28, 2006

Contact: Dr. Ed Cannava

Arapahoe High School

303-347-6031

AHS Dixie Dawgs to Perform at Sutton’s 7^th Rocky Mountain Jazz Party

Centennial, Colorado—The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs from Arapahoe High School have been invited to perform at the 7^th Annual Sutton’s Rocky Mountain Jazz Party on October 8, 2006. Arapahoe’s combo is the only youth band performing at the 2006 festival. The 2006 Jazz Party takes place from October 6 through 8, and is located at the Marriott City Center (1701 California). 23 professional artists will perform from all across the country.

The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs will perform on Sunday, October 8 starting at 11:00 a.m. Professional sets will continue through the afternoon until 5:30 p.m. The Dixie Dawgs have performed in the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee five times, and in 2003 and 2006, won the prestigious Downbeat Outstanding Jazz Performance Award.

Members of the Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs include: Stephanie James (clarinet), Steve Berres (tenor sax), Colton Crandell (trumpet), Dave Ellis (trombone), Todd Shaw (banjo), Wes Leffingwell (piano), Jeff Henton (tuba), and Sean Case (drums).

Information on the Dixie Dawgs upcoming performance at Sutton’s 7^th Rocky Mountain Jazz Party can be obtained by calling 303-838-4240. Additional information is available from the Director of the Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs, Dr. Ed Cannava, at 303-347-6031.