Contributed photo/The Shelby Jazz Band under the direction of Erin Ray-Peterson, pictured at left.
SHELBY — The Shelby Jazz Band, which includes Shelby middle and high school students, achieved an overall division 1 rating at the Michigan School Bands and Orchestra Association’s State Jazz Festival, March 25, at Mona Shores High School.
Bands are rated on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the highest rating possible.
Contributed photo/Shelby honors band students include, left to right, Roselyn Calixto, Juan Ramirez, Mason Bromley, Cael Omness, Michael Neino and Adelide Fleming.
“Our students had fun preparing and selecting the repertoire which included, ‘In A Mellow Tone,’ ‘Round Midnight,’ and ‘Such Sweet Thunder,’” said Director of Shelby Bands Erin Ray-Peterson. “Our jazz students received an overall division 1 rating for their preparation, a clinic, and feedback on how to improve ensemble playing. Go Tigers!”
Students Joselyn Calixto, Juan Ramirez, Mason Bromley, Cael Omness, Michael Neino and Adelide Fleming rehearsed and performed at MSBOA District 1 Honors Band at White Cloud High School. They performed with guest director Ted Malt, director of bands at West Shore Community College.
Contributed photo/Pictured left to right: Michael Nieno, Joselyn Calixto, Juan Ramirez, Kasey Oberlin, Cael Omness and Mason Bromley.
Shelby students Michael Neino, Joselyn Calixto, Juan Ramirez, Kasey Oberlin, Cael Omness, and Mason Bromley recently performed at State Solo & Ensemble at Kingsley High School.
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