The Mundelein High School Jazz Ensemble is set to play along with 17 professional musicians in the Jazz Consortium Big Band Sunday, Nov. 13 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will take place at Durty Nellies in Palatine. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for those 17 and under.

The MHS group will perform a number of their favorites and concert pieces. Following the MHS performance, the Jazz Consortium Big Band will play tunes from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Maynard Ferguson, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Buddy Rich and others.

“Last year the Jazz Ensemble performed at Fitzgerald’s Jazz Club in Berwyn and many people asked for information the next time the band performs in an authentic jazz setting, “ said Andy Sturgeon, who directs the instrumental program along with Jerald Shelato. “We would love to see familiar faces in the audience on Nov. 13,” Sturgeon said.

Student musicians include Carter Pacis and Joselle Escobar on alto saxophone; William Ferro and Angel Montero on tenor saxophone; Alex Frumkin on bari saxophone; Paige Eifert, Nicole Robb, Anna Bella, Ben Holly and Matt Olorvida on trumpet; Karl Kirkpatrick, Hannah Speer, Isaac Walker and Jacob Horvat on trombone; Kelsey Kroenig on piano; Noah Sioson on bass; Anna Desfor on vibes/aux percussion; Jack Olorvida and Joey Salit on drums.