Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band
2012 – 2013
Alex Condotti, Saxophone – Pacific Collegiate School
Orgyen DeCosse-Graves, Drums – Soquel High School
Lucas Hahn, Piano – Georgiana Bruce Kirby High School
Derek Mather, Guitar – AFE Home School
Celine Miranda, Vocals – Harbor High School
Peter Tarantino, Drums – Harbor High School
Geneva Wilson, Vocals – Harbor High School
Jeremy Yanowitz, Bass – San Lorenzo Valley High School
Directed by Steve Wilson
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 by becoming a Kuumbwa Jazz member or contributing directly to education programs through our ‘Donate Now’ page. Thank you for your support!
Performance Schedule:
Saturday, December 1, 2012 – Stars Fundraising Event at MAH, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – Kuumbwa Jazz Holiday Party, 6:00 pm
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 – Shadowbrook Fundraiser, 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 10, 2013– Bocci’s Cellar, 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 6, 2013 – Next Generation Festival in Monterey, noon at Gilbert’s Restaurant on the Wharf
Thursday, April 25, 2013 – Woodstock Pizza Fundraiser, 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Thursday, May 23, 2013 – Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 7:00 pm
Photo Credit: rr jones, names in alphabetical order
