DESJARDINS WINS COMPOSITION CONTEST

Union Bands Junior Zander DesJardins

Union Bands Junior Zander DesJardins

Union Bands 11th-Grader Zander DesJardins has been recognized as winner of Call-for-Entries to create the intro music for a newly-launching podcast produced by Union Public Schools’ Department of Hope, Guidance, and Social Emotional Learning.

On Monday, March 22 Department Director Scott Pennington and Department Counselor Jessica Hogaboom visited the band classroom to surprise Zander with the news of his selection as winner, and to present a prize gift card redeemable for Union spirit gear at the U-Wear store.

An accomplished saxophonist, Zander plays in multiple Union Bands ensembles, including the Wind Ensemble and the Renegade Regiment.

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Congrats Zander!

Audio production software screenshot from Zander’s work on the Podcast Intro Music

Audio production software screenshot from Zander’s work on the Podcast Intro Music