
LOUISIANA, Mo. — The worldwide touring jazz band Cornet Chop Suey entertained more than 400 middle and high school students in Louisiana Sept. 14. Raintree Arts Council sponsored the hour-long visit, which included another concert that day at Bowling Green schools. Tunes performed included “Gonna Fly Now” from the movie “Rocky,” “Caravan, “I Wanna Be Just Like You,” a “Star Wars” medley and “What a Wonderful World.” One crowd-pleaser was the familiar tune “Happy Birthday” played in different musical styles. Louisiana Band Director Josh Stettes, right, played with the band on a couple numbers. Also pictured, from left, are Jerry Epperson on saxophone, Rick Zelle on piano, Brent Stamps on trombone, Jay Hungerford on bass, Brian Casserly on trumpet and John Gillick on drums. Cornet Chop Suey will perform at 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Apple Shed in Clarksville. Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at the door. Concert goers 18 and younger get in free. More information is available at www.raintreeartscouncil.org.