January 20, 2009

Contact:           Dr. Ed Cannava

                        Arapahoe High School

                        303-347-6031

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

AHS Dixie Dawgs to Perform at the 2009 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee

Centennial, Colorado—The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs from Arapahoe High School have been invited to perform in the 36^th Annual Sacramento Jazz Jubilee over Memorial Day weekend (May 22-25).  Only a select number of youth bands have been selected to perform at this year’s Jubilee.  Appearing at last year’s Jubilee were 128 bands, including professional bands from all over the world, and youth bands from British Columbia, California and Colorado.  Over 150,000 jazz enthusiasts attended last year’s Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.

Members of the Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs include:  Madison Munn, Clarinet; Alyssa Barton, Tenor Sax; Riley Sinn, Cornet; George Darling, Trombone; Nicole Jensen, Banjo; Wes Leffingwell, Piano; Andrew Ryan, Bass; and Kevin Matthews, Drums.

The Dixie Dawgs need to earn approximately $3000 for their trip to the 2009 Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.  Anyone interested in hiring the band should contact the Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs Director, Dr. Ed Cannava, at 303-347-6031.  Donations can also be made payable to Arapahoe Band Boosters at 2201 E. Dry Creek Road, Centennial, Colorado, 80122.

The Dry Creek Dixie Dawgs are sponsored by the Denver Jazz Club and directed by Dr. Ed Cannava, Arapahoe’s Director of Bands.  UCD Professor and Queen City Jazz Band bass player, Bill Clark, clinics the band from time to time.  Call 303-347-6031 for more information.