La Porte High School hosted the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Jazz Festival on March 3 and 4. 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 Rating with the Jazz Band being designated as “With Distinction” due to their high score for their performance.
The Boston and Kesling Middle School Jazz Bands also each received Gold Division Ratings. Sixty-three 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.