Honor Band 2011-2012

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Directed by Steve Wilson
Caley Chase, Vocals – Harbor High School
Barney Greer, Saxophone – Harbor High School
Casey Monahan, Piano – Harbor High School
Jackie Partida, Vocals – Pacific Collegiate School
Cameron Smith, Guitar – AFE Home School
Peter Tarantino, Drums – Harbor High School
Mark Wason, Bass – Pacific Collegiate School
Grae Zimmerman, Drums – Soquel High School

The Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band is an all-star ensemble of high school musicians representing Santa Cruz County. Having successfully auditioned, band members attend weekly rehearsals, study complex jazz theory and improvisation, and learn essential life skills such as communication, cooperation and critical thinking. The Honor Band performs at community benefits, festivals and special events, ending each school year with a concert at Kuumbwa Jazz Center.

Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band offers young musicians a place to expand their horizons. Whether the student’s path is toward a career in the music industry or just finding a place to expand their sense of creativity and personal expression, this program has a profound influence on all those who are accepted. For nearly two decades, Kuumbwa Jazz has been providing this unique opportunity to hardworking, talented, and deserving young musicians. Jazz Education is key to our mission and could not continue without the support of our community. Please contribute to Jazz Education directly by clicking here. Thank you for your support!

Performance Schedule:

Monday, December 19, 2011 – Kuumbwa Jazz Holiday Party
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 – Shadowbrook Restaurant at 6:00pm
Sunday, February 26, 2012 – Bocci’s Cellar at 4:30 pm
Thursday, March  29, 2012 – Kuumbwa Jazz Center at 7:00 pm

..and more to come!

Questions: Melody Korkos (831) 427-2227 x212
melody@kuumbwajazz.org

Photo credit:  r.r. jones
*Names are in alphabetical order.