The RRMR Jazz Band is Hosting its annual Jazz Night April 20th, 2013.  Currently the jazz band is in preparation for this event.  Jazz band has normally been an option for band members, however, in current years there have been members of jazz band that are not members of the band.  Mrs. Young believes "Members of the band show determination and want for more involvement in the band."  This year the jazz band played at Tallcorn at UNI, where they were judged and got the opportunity to listen to other bands play. In past years the jazz band has been to several different events to be judged or to just play to increase awareness of the RRMR Jazz Band.  She says that in future years there will hopefully be more opportunities for contests, and possibly bring in more clinicians.  Being a member of the jazz band gives you an extra point on your letter, and "extra credit" towards getting your letter in band.  Kelly Hain has been a member of the jazz band for three years and feels that it is fun, even though it requires waking up early.   She has played the trombone since freshman year, and plays it for jazz band.  Her quote about how the year has gone was "Although numbers are down, we still go to contest and do our best."  The jazz band is a great way to be involved in the RRMR Music Department.  It takes great dedication to show up for practice at 7:30 in the morning.