<p>WHEREAS: The Big Band Jazz Orchestra at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School placed first in their division at the Music in the Parks Festival at Holyoke High School on May 4, 2024 while receiving superior ratings from the judges; and</p><p>WHEREAS: The Orchestra also received best overall jazz band; and</p><p>WHEREAS: Student Corrado Botto, '26 (alto saxophone) received best soloist with an ensemble award; and</p><p>WHEREAS: The CRLS Big Band Jazz Orchestra is the only orchestra in the competition that welcomes any student interested in participating, without requiring an audition; now therefore be it</p><p>RESOLVED: That the School Committee goes on record congratulating CPSD teacher Nate Powers, Director of the Falcon Band, CRLS Big Band, and Jazz Workshop, and be it further</p><p>RESOLVED: That the School Committee goes on record congratulating these talented and hardworking CRLS students:</p><p> </p><p> </p>