Trojan Jazz Ensembles Finish at Top at UTA Festival

On Mar. 2, the Newman Smith High School Jazz Ensembles I and II participated in the UTA Jazz Festival in Arlington, TX. Jazz Ensemble I finished in first place in the 5A varsity category, and won the sweepstakes award for Best Band at the competition. Jazz Ensemble II finished in second place in the 5A non-varsity category. Jazz Ensemble I was invited to perform for the 2013 Festival Night Concert and perform as an opening act for the University of Texas at Arlington jazz bands.