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Jazz

Once again May 11th, the toe-tapping. finger-snapping, smile-inducing, movement-inspiring and sing-a-long sounds of instrumental and vocal jazz music filled the Newark High School cafeteria and auditorium during the annual Cabaret Night and Jazz Festival.

Vocal Jazz, directed by NHS vocal music teacher Kate Flock, “Downbeat,” the NHS Jazz Band, both directed by NHS instrumental musical teacher Robert Humphrey; and U of R’s “Trebellious A Capella” were the featured performers.

“Vocal Jazz” performed during the first half hour of the event in the cafeteria and Jazz Band the second half hour. Each set spotlighted some outstanding vocal and instrumental soloists _ all while the audience enjoyed desserts and beverages.

"en everyone moved into the auditorium where “Downbeat,” featured NHS soloists and “Trebellious A Capella” capably performed during the second hour or so.

“Overall, I think this was a great celebration of our students and our music program at Newark,” Flock said a#erward.

“!e performances across the board were stellar,’’ Humphrey enthused.“!e kids get really excited about this because it is such a laid-back and comfortable atmosphere. We had some out “!e performances across the board were

stellar,’’ Humphrey enthused.“!e kids get really excited about this because it is such a laid-back and comfortable atmosphere. We had some outstanding kids who got to be featured. And I thought it was exciting to have a vocal group come in as guest

“!e performances across the board were stellar,’’ Humphrey enthused. “!e kids get really excited about this because it is such a laid-back and comfortable atmosphere. We had some outstanding kids who got to be featured. And I thought it was exciting to have a vocal group come in as guest performers this year.”

  “I am thrilled to have been a part of Cabaret,” said NHS sophomore Jack Comella, a Vocal Jazz tenor. “It is an experience where we can sing songs in a varied style at a different venue.”“It was such a great experience to be a part of our community that supports our music program,” said Isabella Bailey, a junior and Vocal Jazz soprano and featured soloist in the auditorium who sang “Dream A Little Dream Of Me.” Senior Mallory Williams who plays trumpet with Jazz Band and Downbeat said of Cabaret Night and Jazz Festival: "It's a great way to have all of our jazz groups share a night of performing!" "Jazz music is a great way to bring the community together and demonstrate the hard work the students have put in during many hours of rehearsals,” said NHS senior Joey Malach, a Vocal Jazz tenor, a Jazz Band and Downbeat trombonist and vocalist. He was featured as a vocal percussionist with Vocal Jazz; had four trombone solos during the Jazz Band set; sang “!e Frim Fram Sauce” as a featured soloist as well as singing and playing the trombone with Downbeat in the auditorium.

Both Flock and Humphrey graciously thanked everyone attending and credited much of the success of the night’s event to the amazing work and support of the Newark Music Boosters.