As the school district brings back jazz bands, competition has gotten stiffer to get into The Opti-Mystics. If the kids aren't dedicated, they don't last very long. But the hard work pays off. They have to learn to work as a team. If they don't, the whole group suffers.
Many members excel in college.
The foundation provides scholarships for students who cannot afford to belong to The Opti-Mystics. We're hoping to have an alumni concert someday. The semi-formal event features big band dancing, carved buffet, party favors, champagne, door prizes and cash bar. We've got a lot of followers that come every year. The Opti-Mystics plan to cut their third compact disc, The Many Faces of Jazz , this spring.