PRCC to host annual Band Clinic | Arts & Culture

The following is a press release from Pearl River Community College:

Approximately 250 high school musicians will be at Pearl River Community College, Feb. 15 and 16, for the PRCC Band Clinic.

The students will be divided into two bands which will present a concert at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Olivia Bender Cafeteria.

Clinicians are Dr. Jamie Standland, assistant director of bands at the University of Southern Mississippi, and Deedee Pitts, director of bands at Gulfport Middle School.

The PRCC Symphonic Band will perform for the students at 5 p.m., Feb. 15, and the PRCC JazzCats will play at 11:30 a.m., Feb. 16.

Dr. Kyle Hill is PRCC director of bands, assisted by Mike Bass. Archie Rawls, chair of the PRCC Department of Fine Arts and Communication, directs the JazzCats.

The public is invited to all of the concerts.