The Darien High School Band, under the direction of Band Director Jonathan Grauer, performed in New Orleans on March 30-April 2. The Band performed an exchange concert with the Band students at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, toured the Oak Alley Plantation, presented a Jazz Ensemble concert at the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park, performed at a Festival at Loyola University and received a workshop with members of the Boston Brass. Other trip highlights included a tour of the National World War II Museum, Airboat Rides and a Natchez River Cruise.