La Porte High School hosted the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Jazz Festival on March 4 and 5.
La Porte was one of five sites for this contest in the state. The LPHS Jazz Band and Lab Band each received a Gold Division Ratings with Distinction for their performances. The Boston and Kesling Middle School Jazz Bands also each received Gold Division Ratings.
Fifty-eight bands, orchestras, combos and choirs from northwest Indiana participated in the annual event. Groups are evaluated by a panel of three judges and are awarded a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Rating, or a Participation Award.
A Gold Rating is the best rating with the Gold Rating with Distinction being the highest possible.