DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS WINS MUSIC COMPETITION

By Dave Hammond, DSA Director of Bands

DSA’s jazz combo, RriZoZaz, placed first in a music competition that was held on Sunday, March 18 at the Bluebird Theatre as part of the First Lady of Denver’s “Bringing Back the Arts” initiative. Out of 79 entries, just eight were selected to compete as part of the final concert, with RriZoZaz winning top honors. “Bringing Back the Arts” was created to raise money to help support DPS art, music, dance and theatre classes, as well as host special youth events. The ten-piece band is comprised of the following DSA students: Sean Arnett – Trombone; Eli Axelrad- Clarinet; Keaton Baker – Stand-up Bass; Calvin Davis – Percussion; Mason Howell – Guitar; Rico Jones – Sax; John Plunkett – Keyboard; Colin Perfit- Sax; Ike Spivak – Sax; Rocco Williams – Vibes. Along with bragging rights, the jazz combo will participate in a KBCO Studio C session.