Clarkston, WA -- The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, DC, will continue their long tradition of presenting free public performances when they appear in Clarkston, WA, at Clarkston High School Auditorium on Saturday, March 14th, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The Jazz Ambassadors’ concert in Clarkston is presented by Mr. Greg Kolar, Band Director, Clarkston High School.

The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad for its performances of America's greatest original art form, jazz.

Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are programmed to entertain all types of audiences. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, traditional New Orleans jazz, vocals, and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors.

The Jazz Ambassadors have appeared in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and throughout Europe. Recent notable performances include concerts at the Toronto Jazz Festival, the Richmond Jazz Festival at Maymont, the Kennedy Center Honors, the Jazz Education Network Conference, and an appearance on the Colbert Report. Gordon Goodwin, Bobby Shew, Ernie Watts, and the Dave Brubeck All-Star Quintet are just a few of the outstanding jazz artists who have shared the stage with the Jazz Ambassadors. The band has been featured in joint concerts with Marvin Hamlisch and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the San Diego Symphony Orchestra, the Seattle Symphony Pops, the Colorado Pops Orchestra, and the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.

The band’s rigorous touring schedule and reputation for excellence have earned it the title “America’s Big Band.”
 

“It is an incredible honor to host the Army Jazz Ambassadors at CHS on March 14,” said Greg Kolar, Band Director at Clarkston High School. “This elite jazz band tours the U.S. and performs free concerts. For more information and tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/ArmyJazz."

For additional information about the Jazz Ambassadors' performances, please contact The United States Army Field Band by phone at (301) 677-6586, or visit armyfieldband.com/calendar.
 

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Clarkston, WA -- Students and faculty at Clarkston High School are hard at work preparing exciting opportunities for students to explore potential career paths over the course of the month of February, which is nationally recognized as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month.

On Friday, February 20th, 68 students from Clarkston High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs had the opportunity to visit local businesses in our area to connect their classroom learning to real-world scenarios. Students learned about careers in a variety of fields, from manufacturing and aviation to marketing and restaurant management.

Clarkston High School would like to thank the following businesses for opening their doors to the next generation of our community’s workforce:

• Lewiston Airport
• CCI Speer
• Brava’s and Brock’s
• Pat’s Garden Center
• TriState Health
• Custom Weld and Riverview Marina
• Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL)

On Tuesday, February 24th, Clarkston High School will host “Clarkston Career ConneCTEd,” an event inviting community members, local business leaders, and parents to explore the various programs and course offerings available to students at Clarkston High School. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Adams building at CHS.


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