Here's a great opportunity for students who are unable to afford an instrument:
http://www.thegiftsofmusic.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=8

High School Jazz All State

Here at the HS Jazz All State. The directors are: Doug Owens(trumpet), Kerry Marsh(vocalist, arranger), Dave Pietro (saxophone) and Dave Sporny (trombone). Hearing the excellent high school jazz performers from around the state is a treat. Nokomis High is represented by two students: guitarist, Alyssa and alto saxophonist, Lindsay. Concert starts at 2 PM today (1/7/12) at Scarborough High School. Discovered today that MPBN will be recording the performances, and broadcasting them in February. Make sure you check it out!