Free visiting artist jazz concert Oct. 28

    HOULTON — The SAD 29 Music Boosters are hosting a concert on Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. in the Houlton High School auditorium. This concert is sponsored by the boosters and is part of a visiting artist fund that brings experts in music to Houlton to work with our music students.
    Dan Barrett, professor of music at the University of Maine will be visiting Houlton Jr. Sr. High School during the day to work with students in both high school and junior high band. He is also bringing a unique group to Houlton to perform in a concert at night. The Maine Trombone Collective is a trombone ensemble, with rhythm section, that will be performing a variety of jazz selections in a concert that evening. The Houlton High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Joe Fagnant, will open the concert and also combine with the UMaine group on a selection. This is a free concert for the community.
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GEARING UP — The Houlton High School Jazz Ensemble Brass and Saxophone section prepare for an upcoming visiting artist concert Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m.
    The Maine Trombone Collective is a gathering of excellent trombonists from around the state of Maine. The Collective appears throughout the year in various venues in Maine, playing music in all styles, constantly pushing the limits of what is possible with a group of trombonists, and generally having a great time. Members of the group include college students and professors, local music educators, symphony musicians, freelance trombonists, and others. This year, the Maine Trombone Collective has performed at the first annual Trombone Day at UMaine, Maine Summer Youth Music, and also at the 25th annual “Mostly for Fun” Bucksport Trombone Concert. The concert in Houlton will feature thirteen trombones, piano, bass and drums performing unique jazz arrangements.