Jazzing Up the Holidays

We are all given gifts – but real gifts rarely come in boxes with bows tied on top – <i>they come from within. </i> Some people are handy, some are athletic, some are great problem solvers, and some are talented in the art just to elaborate on what a gift truly is...and when those gifts are shared, we all get to celebrate!
This season brings with it the chance to cherish the gifts people bring to us, and this is exactly what Choral Director Olivia Haven and Band Director Stephanie Meir aim to do with their Belleville High School Jazz students through their annual Jazz Holiday Tour. They take the time with their students during the fall to prepare musical works these students can showcase during the holidays, allowing them to take the time to share their talents with the community. It is a tremendous gift to the Belleville Community.
The last week before winter break began for students the Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band performed at the Belleville Elementary School, Belleville Public Library, and Sugar River Senior Center.
Olivia Haven notes, ^Going on tour was truly a wonderful experience! Vocal Jazz has been working hard the past three months to prepare six holiday songs