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Jazz Orchestra earns ‘outstanding performance’ from DownBeat
The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra was recognized in DownBeat Magazine for its “Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance” in its 48th annual Student Music Awards. The distinction places them among the top four in the international competition, with Butler University and Lawrence University named winners and Berklee College of Music also achieving an outstanding performance.