The Skagit Valley Chorale celebrates in song May 4 and 5 in a cross-genre collaboration led by Artistic Director Yvette Burdick showcasing the talents of nearly 100 local musicians, including 11 Chorale singers hailing from La Conner.

La Conner bandleader/trombonist Vince Fejeran has been instrumental gathering talented local jazz musicians for a big band backing the Chorale's singers as they present music performed long ago and far away by Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians.

A music educator and leader in the valley for decades, Fejeran has long been appreciated for his gift for connecting mu...