Take various Hinsdale Musical groups like the Chamber Choir, the Jazz Band, the Jazz Ensemble and various smaller jazz groups together and you have one rockin good time. Together, all of these groups literally brought the house down last night at the Chicago Jazz Benefit to help bring music to John Hay Elementary Academy.
The wonderful musicians and their various directors (Chamber Choir - Jennifer Burkemper, Jazz Band - Matt Goeke and Jazz Ensemble - Matt Kurinsky) played an assortment of jazz pieces; from gospel to Caribbean to classical. It was a wonderful program and I am sure the patrons did indeed have a wonderful time.
I want to pay a special tribute to those talented Central students/musicians who made it possible to raise well over $2500.00 last night. You have done much to bring various groups together so we can raise money to purchase music instruments for John Hay Elementary in Chicago. You were terrific.
Speaking of John Hay, Mr. Williams, the Principal, and Ms. Chicoine, the Music Teacher, attended the benefit and I can tell you that they had a blast! They are indeed most thankful to everyone concerned for taking the time and putting forth the effort to make the evening such a smashing success.
To all those who attended, to those who donated instruments and to those who made monetary contributions...please accept my heartfelt thanks!!
Dick
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