John Rhodes Jazz Symposium at Wilton High School

Jazz enthusiasts of all ages, mark your calendars. The 45th annual John Rhodes Jazz Symposium is scheduled for Friday, April 8 (4-9:30 p.m.) in the Wilton High School Little Theater. Come enjoy performances by the enormously talented young jazz musicians of Fairfield County, featuring jazz bands from Wilton High School, Middlebrook School and three other area high schools.

Hosting the symposium will be WHS band directors Troy Williams and Niall Reynolds. The event will kick off with a performance by Middlebrook 7th grade Stage Band at 4 p.m.; WHS Jazz Band I will play at 8:30p.m.; and the symposium will end with a guest appearance at 9 p.m. by Fairfield County’s own Berkshire Jazz Orchestra

All members of the community are invited to join us for this popular celebration of great jazz music and great local jazz talent. Admission is free. Donations of any amount would be greatly appreciated.