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Gallery: NIU hosts annual Jazz Day for high school talent

By Totus Tuus Keely, Senior Photojournalist
February 7, 2025
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Normal West Jazz Orchestra, directed by Ryan Budzinski, stands at the conclusion of their final song during the NIU Jazz Day on Thursday. The Jazz Day featured a performance by the NIU Jazz Orchestra in the Concert Hall at 12:20 p.m. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Flutist Soren Rorvig solos for the first piece performed by Monona Grove High School Jazz Ensemble I during NIU’s Jazz Day. There were fourteen performances by high school jazz bands for NIU’s Jazz Day on Thursday. (Totus Tuus Keely | Northern Star)
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Totus Tuus Keely
Totus Tuus Keely, Assistant Photo Editor
Totus Tuus Keely is a junior mechatronics engineering major at NIU. He began as a photographer in the spring 2024 semester. Outside of his busy class schedule, he enjoys photographing sports and capturing the emotions of fans and players. He was able to travel and photograph the historic football win against No. 5 Notre Dame in 2024. Along with photography, he enjoys performing in the World Music Program and the NIU Pep Band, as well as constantly expanding his musical taste.
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