"Jazz 4 Lunch" an experiment in Lunch & Learn

A series of unexpected occurrance united in the most amazing day we have ever had at Marshall HS Library. A discussion about speaker quality with Kasey Brown, Assistant Band Director developed into an invitation for the Jazz Band to use the libray for our first Lunch and Learn. Thus "Jazz 4 Lunch" was born. Student Council join in to help with seating and  clean up.

We smiled all day - for 5 hours they played jazz music from band hall, through the large main staircase, streamed out of our library, through the halls and into the heart of MHS.  It was a  positive energy among our students and adults as they enjoyed the sounds of music filling our space.

Asethical experience blending the acoustical quality of the library and massive windows overlooking the trees with Jazz Band’s “Autumn Leaves” playing while watching the falling leaves.  A moment of respite in the hectic pre-holiday of high school.

MHS Student comments:

"I really enjoyed the performance that the Jazz Band put on for lunch! The music was great and it was obvious that the members of the Jazz Band are talented and that they knew what they were doing!"

"The Jazz Band's performance was phenomenal, and such an unexpected surprise. My friends would pass by the library dropping comments occasionally such as "Groovy" and "far-out" then smiling and heading to class. "                                           

"The jazz was a very nice and unexpected experience, and they played so beautifully that I couldn't help but dance as I digested."

I enjoyed it very much, could have sat and listened to it for hours, It was so refreshing to witness such talent in a group this young. Would love to see them in a setting other than the school. Like the MLK banquet which has a more diverse audience. I would love to have a copy of the CD."                                                                     Thanks C.Bell -school nurse

"The Jazz Band did an outstanding job!  I was very impressed with the performance and I cannot wait to see them again!" Academic Dean, Melissa McIntosh

By the 3rd lunch there was a real buzz in the cafeteria about the event in the library. AP
Tiffany Best

Amazing! Why didn't I host this before! This is the beginning of something really big for our MHS Library!
Always evaluating the events - next time I'll have Post-Its & pencils for comments immediately after the event.