Many area high school students will be participating in the upcoming State Jazz Band and Show Choir Festivals.
High school bands from Pella, Knoxville, PCM, and North Mahaska will participate in the State Jazz Band Festival on Saturday, January 31st. The Iowa High School Music Association will host the division with local schools all-day at Pella High School. The Pella and PCM show choirs will participate in their state festival on Monday, February 2nd. Pella’s show choir earned high marks at a recent performance at Dallas Center Grimes as their two groups, Bravo and AcaPella, earned numerous 1st place awards. The varsity choir was named Grand Champions of the competition.