A R O U N D C A M P U S
Jazz with the Lionel
Hampton Band
The Lionel Hampton Band returned to Saint
David’s in October and performed for both
sections of Sixth Grade. They focused on three
important jazz genres: swing, bebop, and cool
or modern jazz. The band members Christian
Fabian-Bass, and leader of the group, Cleave
Guyten-Alto Saxophone, Ray Gannon-Piano,
and Bernard Purdie-Drums all performed with
Lionel Hampton in the 80’s and are currently
performing around the world with various big
bands and combos. This was their 18th year of
performances at Saint David’s, and the boys
loved hearing live music in an intimate setting.
A Parade of Characters
Each year prior to Halloween, third graders participate in Book-O-Ween. They parade through the Lower School classrooms,
dressed as characters from their favorite books, and give presentations about their books. This is one of several stimulating
projects that enhance the boys’ reading program.
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