Dr. Phillips High School jazz band saxophonist James Lalane stood in front of packed risers in the Southwest Middle School gym and took his moment to shine.
He played a solo with confidence, bringing cheers and applause as he sat down.
The band continued to play the Mario Brothers song during Southwest Middle School’s Festival of the Arts Friday, April 10.
Dr. Phillips High’s jazz band joined orchestras, bands, jazz bands, theater groups, choirs and more from various schools including Southwest Middle, Bay Meadows Elementary and Lake Buena Vista High for the 15th annual festival.