Torrington, Litchfield high jazz bands to play in Norfolk

NORFOLK — Jazz aficionados, music lovers, and supporters of the arts are invited to Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk for the New England High School Jazz Festival. The concerts will include performances by Torrington and Litchfield high school jazz ensembles, on Sunday at 7 p.m.

This festival is a benefit for music education.

The Litchfield High School Jazz Band is an active honors ensemble that performs at several annual concerts, community events, and festivals. The band studies and performs repertoire from a variety of genres; from traditional swing charts to gospel and funk.

The LHS Jazz Combo, which has been hired to perform at several local businesses and community events this year, will perform a short set. The combo is under the direction of Dan Porri.

The Torrington High School Jazz Ensemble has received numerous gold medals, 1st Place, and superior ratings, outstanding section and outstanding soloist awards over the years. THS has opened for the United States Air Force “Airmen of Note” and United States Navy “Next Wave” Jazz Ensembles. Torrington High School Jazz is under the direction of Wayne Splettstoeszer. “We are honored to be playing in this historic hall and to share the stage with Litchfield High School,” he said.

Tickets are $10 and $20 and can be purchased online at www.inifintyhall.com