Jazz Swing Dance




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The Swing of Things 


Presented by the Jazz Bands & Jazz Ensembles of Wheaton North High School

BIDDING FOR THE SWING OF THINGS ONLINE AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!!


Get into The Swing of Things with the jazz bands of Wheaton North High School. This annual swing dance keeps WNHS jumping with three hours of jazz and swing music performed by the student musicians at Wheaton North and jazz bands from Franklin and Monroe Middle Schools. Proceeds from the night benefit the entire band program.

The evening includes swing dance lessons, a raffle, and an online auction. Light refreshments will also be available.**

Join us for free dance lessons from 6-7pm, followed by live music and dancing from 7-10pm.

The Swing of Things will be held on Saturday, March 16th, in The Commons at Wheaton North High School, 701 W. Thomas Rd, Wheaton.

Ticket Information

Pre-order Online and Save!* 

Adult: $15

Student/Senior: $10

Children Under 11: Free w/ Paying Adult

*Online sales close at 11:59pm on Friday, March 15th. Tickets are non-refundable. In the event the dance is canceled, the WN Band program thanks you for the donation.

At the door

Adult: $20

Student/Senior: $15

Children Under 11:  Free w/ Paying Adult

Schedule of Events

6:00 p.m.             Doors open

6:00-7:00 p.m.     Swing dance lessons

7:00-10:00 p.m.   Musicians take the stage

9:00 p.m.             Raffle closes* (Winners will be announced shortly after.)

9:30 p.m.             Online auction closes

10:00 p.m.           Evening ends

 

* Raffle tickets will be sold in advance through the silent auction or on site via cash, check or credit card. Raffle tickets are 6/$5, 15/$10 & 40/$20. 

** Refreshments will cost 1 raffle ticket per item, excluding water, which will be available at no charge.  

Under the direction of Kent Krause, the WNHS band program serves 150 student musicians through three curricular bands and numerous extra-curricular band programs.