Congratulations to the MHS Jazz Band

The Marianna High School Jazz Ensemble participated in the Florida Band Masters Association Music Performance Assessment for Jazz Bands held at Chipley High School on Saturday, February 27.  Our Jazz Ensemble received the highest possible rating of Superior for their performance from all three judges. A fourth judge acted as a clinician and worked with each band after their performance, making suggestions for improvement.  We also receive recorded comments from the judges that are used to play for the band members, once back at school, to receive additional feedback on their performance.  There were six Jazz Bands from our district that participated in the event.  There were also three college bands that played for our enjoyment. The College Jazz Ensembles were: the Chipola Jazz Ensemble directed by Dr. Daniel Powell, the Jazz Ensemble from the Baptist College of Florida in Graceville directed by Ron Branning, and the Jazz Ensemble from Troy University led by Ray Smith.

Students in the MHS Jazz Ensemble are:

Travis Bontrager           Alto Sax                       Rachel Redfern             Trumpet

Meaghan McClendon   Alto Sax                       Jeffery Edenfield           Trumpet

Levi Kirkland               Tenor Sax                    Mary Ann Osiecka       Clarinet

Lindsey Starling            Tenor Sax                    Shelby Basford             Clarinet

Anthony Wood             Tenor Sax

Justin Curry                  Baritone Sax

Trey Holmes                 Trombone                    Virginia McDaniel         Piano/Rhythm

Josh Emanuel                Trombone                    Zachary Perkins            Piano

Michael King                Trombone                    Nicholas Ratzlaff           Guitar

Lauren Vila                   Bass Trombone            Wyatt Peterman            Guitar

Kassie Starrine             Bass Guitar                   Nicholas Hollis             Percussion/Rhythm

Carrius Moore              Percussion/Rhythm       Amber Pate                  Bass Guitar/Rhythm