14 high school jazz choirs to compete for slot in Jan. 29 concert

BELLEVUE, WASH. -- Fourteen jazz choirs from high schools around the state will compete Jan. 29 at Bellevue Community College’s High School Vocal Jazz Festival.

The top three schools will join BCC’s own vocal jazz ensemble, “Celebration!,” under the direction of Tom Almli, in a 7:30 p.m. concert that evening.

All performances will take place in Carlson Theatre on BCC’s main campus (3000 Landerholm Circle S.E., Bellevue), and are open to the public.

Admission is free for the daytime competition, which will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets for the evening concert are $7 and may be purchased at the door.

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