Editor’s note: The following was submitted by Justin Kamp, Middle School band teacher.

The Whitewater Unified School District Band Program held its Annual Bandorama Concert on Saturday, February 10 under the direction of Sam Averill (WHS Bands), Justin Kamp (WMS Bands) and Zach Jacobson (5th Grade Band).  The students in grades 5th-12th and the Jazz Ensembles at Whitewater Middle School and Whitewater High School performed showcasing the growth of musicianship from beginners in 5th grade to our Seniors at the high school!  This year, the 8th grade band joined the High School Bands for a combined piece called “Lightning Field” by John Mackey, the WMS and WHS Jazz Ensembles combined to perform “Jump Jive ‘An Wail” by Louis Prima, and the grand finale of the concert was “Let’s Go Band!” by Andrew Ballent performed by ALL students 5th-12th grade together, with guest conductors, Whitewater Middle School Administration: Chris Fountain and Caitlin Dowden. Photo credit: Cory Christensen