Congratulations to the BLS Big Band for receiving a Gold Medal at the Norwood Jazz Classic and the MAJE Cape Code Jazz Festival. Oustanding Musicianship Awards went to Cynthia Francis on Alto Sax, Justin Gao on Trombone, and Carina Szocik on Piano. Carina was also awarded the Outstanding Soloist Award for Division I. The band recently competed at the Mingus festival in NYC and Carina Szocik was awarded an outstanding soloist award and got to perform with the Mingus Big Band that evening. At the District festival, the Band received a perfect score from all three judges. They will be competing in the State Finals on March 22 in Norwood.