一个中西部高中乐队在芝加哥青年音乐比赛中以原创的爵士经典作品赢得最高奖。 A Midwest high school band won top prize at Chicago’s youth music competition with an original jazz-classical piece.

Gracie Jane Sinclair & The Band在2026年1月30日在芝加哥市中心举行的一年一度的交响乐青年音乐竞赛中赢得第一位, Gracie Jane Sinclair & The Band won first place at the annual Philharmonic Youth Music Competition held in downtown Chicago on January 30, 2026, outperforming 12 other youth ensembles in a live finale. 该小组由来自中西部的高中学生组成,给法官留下深刻印象,法官的原构成混合了爵士和古典元素。 The group, composed of high school students from the Midwest, impressed judges with their original composition blending jazz and classical elements. 该奖项包括10 000美元的奖学金和6月在芝加哥交响乐厅的一个表演名额。 The award includes a $10,000 scholarship and a performance slot at the Chicago Symphony Hall in June.