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Jerome High School Jazz Group Awarded $1,000: Dublin Foundation Facilitates Jerome High School Jazz Ensemble

Sep 1, 2005 | Archive, Arts & Culture, Dublin Community Other, Education and Youth development

Although fashion, art and music trends come and go, the styles of the 1930s and 1940s remain classics. Recognizing the glory of that era, the Jerome High School Jazz Ensemble sought to revive its music and history.

Columbus was known as a hot destination for entertainers during that time period. Through a show called “Ballroom,” the students transformed themselves into the youth of that era and created an old-fashioned nightclub atmosphere. With support from the Dublin Foundation, the musicians gained knowledge of the past and enriched their lives with the history of this vibrant time period. Not only did the students benefit from the experience, but the entire community enjoyed the show