Columbia’s Fusion Ensemble performed at the Notre Dame Jazz Fest on February 25 and was led by Music Lecturer Bill Boris. The ensemble scored a Division 1 rating from all adjudicators with five students additionally receiving Outstanding Soloist Awards. The performance also included an original composition by Music student Jalen Baker. 

Student Recipients of Outstanding Soloist Awards:

Tenor - Johnathon Cunningham

Guitar - Jackson Shepard

Piano - Randy Deadman

Bass - Joshua Griffin

Drums - Deonte Brantley

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