take five to festival

Upland Jazz Band has been selected for the 49th Annual Next Generation Jazz Festival in Monterey, April 5-7.

This year marks the Upland Jazz Band’s 5th year of having the honor of being selected.

Bands worldwide audition to participate in the festival. Only 12 bands are selected to perform in the Big Bands category.

The festival allows students to hear and play with some of the best student performers in the country and learn tips and techniques in workshops led by the pros.

The Upland Jazz Band is directed by Mark Capalbo, who directed Bonita and La Verne elementary bands from 1995 to 2003. He also directed Norco High’s band program from 2003 to 2006.