People hear a Taste of Jazz at Havre High

Havre's Friends of Music Thursday again held its Taste of Jazz fundraiser, with Havre High School band and choir students joined by the Montana State University-Northern Community Orchestra for a night of jazz, refreshments, pie and cake.

Friends of Music President Samm Nimmick said the night was a success, with more than $9,500 raised and some donations still coming in, more than $1,000 more than last year.

Students were among the audience during the performances serving the food and refreshments.

Nimmick said Friends of Music provides scholarships at the event each year, with $500 scholarships this year going to Havre High seniors Boyle, Devin Kovacich, Marlee Thivierge and Grey Brady.

She added that the funds raised will be used to support music eduction in Havre Public Schools, with Friends in the process of revising its bylaws to support the programs in the entire school district, not just Havre High.

"Supporting the students as they're growing and promoting their love of music will make it more likely they will continue," Nimmick said.

She added that the district music festival is coming next weekend, April 19-20, and they are still looking for volunteers. People can contact the music teachers, email the Friends board at [email protected] or call her at 406-680-2701 to volunteer or for more information.