The City of Monroe recently released its summer performance schedule for Thursday night entertainment in St. Mary’s Park and once again, they have saved the best for first.

               That’s right – the award-winning Monroe High School Jazz Band kicks off the entire summer music program with a concert 7 p.m., Thursday, May 26.  Admission is always free and make sure you bring your lawn chair and enjoy the great music.

               Here is what the Recreation Department said about the Monroe High School Jazz Band:  “We kick off our concert series with this great jazz opportunity.  The MHS Jazz Band under the direction of Mr. Jim Nuechterlein earned a Division 1 rating – the best achievable – at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra State Jazz Festival.  This is the fifth Division One rating the band has earned in the last six years.  Help us celebrate our youth.”   

               Throughout the summer you will get to see tribute bands for Bob Seger, the Beatles and Tim McGraw but on May 26 you get to see the REAL MHS jazz band.  Come and enjoy.