Ferguson, a trumpet legend, and his Big Bop Nouveau Band perform beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. All seats are general admission. Homestead's Jazz I ensemble will open the show.

Earlier this year, Ferguson performed at the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center. Though Ferguson will not do a workshop with Homestead students as he did at Cedarburg, the HHS band department hopes the presence of such a significant performer will inspire the students.

"With bringing him in, we wanted to expose the kids to more genres of music," said Pam Schmitz, publicity chairperson for the HHS Band Parent Association. "Certainly, the caliber of his talent is extraordinary, so it was a nice opportunity to expose our kids to a group of this talent, and then share this with community as well."

Ferguson, 74, has been a major figure in music for more than 50 years. Though he is known primarily for big-band music, Ferguson cracked the pop charts in 1978 with "Gonna Fly Now," the theme from the movie "Rocky."

With the Big Bop Nouveau Band - which Ferguson formed in the late 1980s and which sees new artists join regularly - Ferguson cribs from a variety of musical styles. Bebop, jazz, funk, classical and contemporary music meld in a show that is always evolving.

Ferguson is known as an almost indefatigable performer, spending nine months a year on the road and doing his workshops in addition to shows.

"I feel good and enjoy the music," he said. "In fact, I enjoy my work now more, perhaps because of the great young players in my band."

To purchase tickets, visit the high school office or call 238-5912.

Maynard Ferguson

When: 8 p.m. Sunday

Where: James Barr Auditorium, Homestead High School

Cost: $20 for adults, $15 for students

For info: 238-5912