1. Solo Ensemble Results

  Division I:  Derek Seil - trumpet solo, Maria Towne - bari sax solo, Rebecca Nellis - piano solo, Hannah Peterson and Erica Rittgers - piano duet, Sax Quartet: Tyler Hanna, Hannah Peterson, Lukis Anderson, Maria Towne, Sax Sextet: Tyler Hanna,...

Tuesday, 23 April 2013 | 105 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

2. Jazz Band receives 1st place

  The Prairie Valley Jazz Band competed in the Iowa Lakes Jazz Festival in Estherville on January 25, 2013.  The finished in 1st Place.  Outstanding Soloist Awards went to:  Tyler Hanna-alto sax, Jake Tutak-trombone, Wyatt Hanna-trombone,...

Thursday, 31 January 2013 | 249 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

3. Jazz finished in 1st place

The Prairie Valley High School Jazz Band competed at the University of South Dakota's Coyote Jazz Festival on March 15.  There were 15 bands in their class, and they finished in 1st place! Outstanding soloists were: Nick Anderson, Jake Tutak,...

Friday, 16 March 2012 | 294 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

4. Jazz Band finished 3rd

The PV Jazz band performed at the Hoover Jazz Festival in Des Moines on Saturday, March 3.  They finished in 3rd place.  The band is improving with each performance and they're looking forward to  their next gig which is at the University of...

Wednesday, 07 March 2012 | 309 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

5. Jazz Band received 1st place

The Prairie Valley High School Jazz Band got 1st Place on February 19, 2011 at the UNI Tallcorn Jazz Festival.  Kaily Macdonald - vibes, received the "Outstanding Soloist Award" for all of Class 2A.

Monday, 21 February 2011 | 298 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

6. Jazz Band places 2nd

The Prairie Valley High School Jazz band, under the direction of Mrs. Dianna Hanna, qualified for the Jazz Championships  by placing 2nd at their District Jazz Festival on December 4.  The Jazz Championships are held in Des Moines on April 12,...

Friday, 14 January 2011 | 329 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

7. Jazz Band finsihes 1st

The Prairie Valley High School Jazz Band competed at the Hoover Jazz Festival in Des Moines on Saturday, March 6, 2010.  There were 8 bands in Class 2A, and Prairie Valley came out on top!  The band finished in First Place and also received 3...

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 | 492 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

8. Jazz band placed 2nd

The Prairie Valley Jazz Band competed at the Simpson College Jazz Festival on Jan. 28, 2010.  They placed 2nd out of 8 bands.  Outstanding Soloists were:  Tyler Bloomquist – Soprano Saxophone, Emma Davis – Clarinet/Piano, Travis Ness –...

Friday, 29 January 2010 | 467 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

9. Jazz Band qualifies for State

NCIBA Jazz Festival held in Webster City Outstanding Performance awards: Dennis McWenny    Trumpet,  Flugal Tyler Bloomquist     Soprano Saxophone Joey Kinley         Tenor Saxophone Travis Ness     Trombone Emma Davis    ...

Monday, 07 December 2009 | 455 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more

10. Seven new members for Tri-M

The Tri-M Music organization inducted 7 new members on Jan. 27, 2010.  The new members are:  Abby Peterson, Kim Burbridge, Kathy Guillen, Hillary Hanson, Derek Lewis, Curtis Anderson, and Joey Kinley.  Continuing members are:  Emma Davis –...

Friday, 29 January 2010 | 448 hits | Print | PDF |  E-mail | Report | Read more