Ashland University Senior Jacob Bodnar stopped by the WRDL Studios on Friday, March 17 to preview the Maplerock Jazz Festival on campus. According to Ashland.edu, “The 42nd edition of the Maplerock Jazz Festival, an educational and entertaining event that features the Ashland University Jazz Orchestra mixing with jazz luminaries and regional scholastic groups, will take place on St. Patrick’s Day this year. This Friday’s festival will be held inside AU’s Center for the Arts (331 College Ave.). First, area high school bands are scheduled to perform in a non-competitive format from 1-4:30 p.m., at Hugo Young Theatre and the Elizabeth Pastor Recital Hall. In addition to performing, the groups will take part in workshops with instruction from the guest artists. This is free and open to the public.”

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