Dexter, Missouri – The Dexter High School Instrumental Music Winter Concert was held on Tuesday, March 5, 2013, featuring the DHS Varsity Band and Jazz Cats.

They are under the direction of Mr. Scott Rybolt and Mr. Jim Wade. 

Mr. Rybolt led the concert with the Varsity Band playing “Flashing Winds” by Jan Van Der Roost.  Followed by a Triad which was supposed to be three young ladies; however one was out sick and Mr. Wade found a quick replacement.  Though he did not pass as one of the ladies, he did play extremely well.  Thank you Mr. Adam Clark for filling in on such short notice. 

The next song played was “A Lovely Rose” by Chen Qian, which was the most beautiful piece and very well arranged.  Their final musical arrangement of the evening was “Prelude, Siciliano and Rond” by Malcolm Arnold.

The DHS students are preparing for contest that is approaching very soon.

After about a 10 minute intermission, the Jazz Cats were ready to perform.  Their first piece was “Switch In Time” by Sammy Nestico.  Each musical rendition features someone playing a solo part or several students playing solos throughout the song.  They are all quite talented and give up many afternoons to practice their music.

The Jazz Cats also perform at many of our home basketball games and recently attended the SIU Carbondale Jazz Festival.  They received 1^st Place Band, 1^st Place Combo and All Section Awards.  Their next performance will be at the North County Jazz Festival on Saturday, April 13^th and then later on May 2^nd in the high school auditorium for the Spring Concert.