5 qualify for All-Region jazz ensembles

Five members of the schools jazz program qualified for a All-Region jazz ensemble Wednesday at Plano West High School.

Five members of the school’s jazz program qualified for a All-Region jazz ensemble Wednesday at Plano West High School.

Kennedy Williams, WTV Staff Reporter

11 select band students made the trip to Plano West Senior High School on Wednesday to audition for one of two All-Region jazz ensembles. Of these students who participated, four qualified for one of the two jazz ensembles.

Below is a list of those students that were selected for Jazz Ensemble 1 and Jazz Ensemble 2.

Jazz Ensemble 1*:

Nathan Brooks (senior): 1st chair alto sax

Reuben Mathews (junior): 2nd chair trumpet

Sid Sadhu (junior): 5th chair trumpet

Kennedy Williams (junior): 2nd chair drums

Jazz Ensemble 2:

Patrick Lin (junior): 3rd chair tenor sax

 

*Musicians who qualify for the top region band will participate in area auditions in early October for a spot in one of the two All-State Jazz ensembles.