Stoughton High Jazz Bands Hit All The Right Notes

The following is a press release from the Stoughton Public Schools Fine Arts Department:

On March 8, the Tuesday and Wednesday Jazz Bands performed at the 2012 Massachusetts Association for Jazz Education High School Jazz Band Festival held at Stoughton High School.

The Wednesday Jazz Band, directed by SHS band director Daniel Davey, earned a Bronze Medal rating for their fine performance. 

Darlene Irons, piano; Peter DaSilva, alto sax; and Igor Pryadko on tenor sax were recognized for their individual performances and were presented Outstanding Musicianship Awards. 

The band repertoire for the festival included the jazz classic Autumn Leaves and Duke Ellington's Cotton Tail.

The Tuesday Jazz Band, also under the direction of Daniel Davey, earned a Gold Medal rating for their strong performance.

Adam Elmowitz, trumpet; Alex Peixinho, alto saxophone; and Michael Silveira on alto saxophone were also recognized for their performances and were presented Outstanding Musicianship Awards. 

The band's repertoire for the festival included Tippin' on the Q.T., Samantha, and Groove Merchant.

By earning a Gold Medal rating, the Tuesday Jazz Band has been invited to perform at the MAJE 2012 State Jazz Band Finals at Framingham High School on Saturday, March 24.