Princeton NJ Schools Press Releases

Big Band Dance at Princeton High School

Princeton, NJ – January 7, 2009 - The award winning Princeton HS Studio Band and Jazz Ensemble invites the community to get out their dancing shoes and join them for a Big Band Dance.  The dance this month will be the last local performance prior to the Studio Band performing in Carnegie Hall in New York City on March 5.

The Band Dances give both students and community members the opportunity to get out their dancing shoes and have some fun.  “It is great to see members of the community both, young and old, together at our dances having a great time,” says band director Joe Bongiovi, “It doesn’t matter how well you dance, it is just great way to spend a Friday evening.”

The dance is a fundraiser with proceeds going towards continuing musical education and band travel. Ticket prices are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for students and seniors.  Food and beverages will be available for sale.  Further information and tickets are available on line at https://phs.prs.k12.nj.us/Band.

The Studio Band has been a Princeton High School staple for 33 years. The band won the NJAJE Division II State Championships two years in both 2008 and 2009.  They also won the Disney Jazz Festival Competition in January of 2009.   The Studio Band has been invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in March during a program which highlights outstanding high school music programs.  The Studio Band’s is the first jazz band to be invited to perform in the annual program.  The Band dances help the students practice performing in public and help to raise funds to offset the cost of the trips and competitions.

Friday, January 22 at 7:00-10:00 in the PHS Cafeteria

Contact;

Deanna Anderson

demanderson123@aol.com 

23 Bodine Dr.

Cranbury, NJ 08512