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FHS hosts SSC Jazz Festival

By Bradley Mariska, 02/20/17, 11:45AM CST

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It's a busy season for students in the FHS Jazz Bands. On Wednesday, February 15, Farmington played host to the South Suburban Conference Jazz Festival. The top jazz ensemble from 9 of the 10 conference schools took part in a day long festival that included performances, clinics, and a special hour long concert by four Twin Cities area professional jazz musicians. The event was hosted and coordinated by FHS Band Directors Erin Holmes and Bradley Mariska, who are also prepping for their Winter Jazz Concert this Monday, February 27.  The Winter Jazz Concert will feature several tunes by members of Jazz I, Jazz II, and Jazz III. Admission is free, with the concert starting at7pm in the FHS Recital Hall. For more information about this and other upcoming band events, search for "Farmington High School Band" on Facebook.