Fremd bands successful at North Shore Jazz Festival

The Fremd High School Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Band performed Jan. 24 at the 38th Annual North Shore Jazz Festival at Glenbrook South High School.

The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Matt Moore, was awarded straight "Division 1/Superior" ratings by three collegiate judges in the top band division.

The Jazz Lab Band, directed by Jeremy Figlewicz and Sam Simpson, also earned a "Division 1/Superior" rating in the second band division.

This was the Jazz Ensemble's 15th consecutive jazz festival where it was awarded a "Division 1/Superior" rating. Each band participated in an educational clinic with a collegiate or professional jazz band director in addition to their performances.