On February 22, the McRoberts Jazz Band delivered a standout performance at the 2025 Surrey Jazz Festival, earning the festival’s “Outstanding Performance” award in the junior/senior band division. Their set featured “Scrapple from the Apple” by Charlie Parker, “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat” by Charles Mingus, and “Mattitude”, a soulful Funk-Shuffle by Matt Harris. Competing against 24 bands from across Metro Vancouver, they impressed audiences and adjudicators with their musicianship and energy.
Adding to the school’s success, a Grade 12 trumpeter received the "Outstanding Senior Trumpet Player" award — an impressive honour, accompanied by a $1,000 scholarship. With many talented senior trumpeters at the festival, this recognition underscores the student’s dedication and growing reputation in the jazz community.
The success of the McRoberts Jazz Band is a testament to the hard work and passion of our young musicians who continue to make the district proud.
