Greenville Wavaires, Jazz Scene prepare for annual Night Out performance

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GREENVILLE – A Night Out with the Wavaires and Jazz Scene is scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 9 at Memorial Hall. This year’s theme is “The Greatest Show.”

The concert will begin with the Wavaires performing selections from “The Greatest Showman.” The Wavaires will perform additional selections including “Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’,” “May it Be” and a tribute to military personnel with “The Armed Forces Salute.” The Wavaires also will perform a medley of selections from the movie “Sing.”

The Jazz Scene will perform various Disney tunes including “You’re Welcome” from “Moana” and “Hooked on a Feeling.” The jazz band also will perform some classic rock pieces such as “Low Rider,” “Vehicle” and “Faith.”

Combined together, the Wavaires and Jazz Scene will present a preview of holiday songs as well as a grand finale featuring senior Gracie Pell with “Night and Day” followed by the groups performing their own rendition of the song “Skyfall.”

In addition to the Wavaires and Jazz Scene, several local schoolchildren in the third through eighth grades will join the Wavaires to perform three selections for their annual Wavaire Camp. These selections are “Can’t Stop the Feeling,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman” and “Best Day of My Life.”

Tickets for the show on Nov. 9 will be available at G&G Floors Fashions on Wagner Avenue from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday beginning on Oct. 31. Any remaining tickets also will be available for purchase the night of the show in the ticket booth at Memorial Hall.

Pre-sale tickets are $4 for students and $6 for adults. All seats purchased at the door are $8. Guests are asked to plan to purchase tickets early to guarantee a better seat selection.

The GHS choirs are directed by Chelsea Whirledge. The GHS Jazz Scene is directed by JR Price. The choreographers for the show are Brooke Jendrusik and Sierra Cress.

Individuals can like and follow Greenville High School Vocal Music Boosters on Facebook to receive the latest news and ways to support the GHS vocal music program and other events.

The Jazz Scene will perform various Disney tunes including “You’re Welcome” from “Moana” and “Hooked on a Feeling.”
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Jazz-Night-Out-WEB.jpgThe Jazz Scene will perform various Disney tunes including “You’re Welcome” from “Moana” and “Hooked on a Feeling.” Courtesy photo

A Night Out with the Wavaires and Jazz Scene will begin with the Wavaires performing selections from “The Greatest Showman.”
https://www.dailyadvocate.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/web1_Wav-Night-Out-WEB.jpgA Night Out with the Wavaires and Jazz Scene will begin with the Wavaires performing selections from “The Greatest Showman.” Courtesy photo

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