(Le Mars) — A group of twenty Le Mars Community alumni musicians from the class of 1960 to 1982 have come together once again to perform some big band and jazz selections. Known as the “Noteables” the musical group is scheduled to perform during the Primebank Ice Cream Social this evening. Under the
direction of Joe Brice, a former band instructor with Le Mars Community High School, Brice discusses the history of the group.
The Noteables used to perform at proms, school dances, ballgames, and other functions while they were attending high school. Brice says the group participated in several Jazz festivals and performed well enough to bring home trophies. According to Brice, he believes the assembled band may sound better today than they did when attending Le Mars Community High School.
Jerry Zinn of the Iowa City area is the oldest member of the Noteables having graduated in the early 1960’s. He says it is a thrill for him to be back in Le Mars and playing with the Noteables. Zinn says many of the band members are loyal to Director, Joe Brice.
The saxophone player says he still enjoys playing his instrument, and says it is surprising how well the band sounds, given the fact, they had only a couple of rehearsals.
Brice summarizes his feelings about having the Noteables back together.
The Noteables will perform during the Primebank ice cream social beginning at 6:00 p.m.
