The 2017 - 2018 Higgins Jazz Ensemble
Saxophones
John Howland, Alto 1
Joaquin Colon, Alto 2
Juliane Gabriel, Alto 2
Paul Drilon, Tenor 1
Isaac Duarte, Tenor 2
Liz Seredkina, Baritone

Trumpets
Zachary Brooks, 1
Aishah Rojas, 2
Chloe Toda, 3
Jacob Richards, 4
Dante Martiniello, 4

Trombones
Maddie Talbot, 1
Taylor MacKinnon, 2
Ben McKiernan, 3
​Lisbeth Pena, 4
Vibes
Dillon Bresnahan

Woodwinds
Tyler Smith, Clarinet
Marissa Bell, Flute
Alex Crowe, Flute
Olivia Dragani, Flute
Joanna Qirjazi, Flute

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Rhythm Section
Carmela Bisesti, Piano
Dorian Florestal, Piano 
Victoria Shaw, Guitar
William Raimo, Bass
Evan Morgan, Drums
​Spencer Raimo, Drums

Listening Lab

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The award-winning Higgins Middle School Jazz Ensemble is open to band students, grades six through eight.  Because the Jazz Ensemble's repertoire focuses on advanced jazz, swing, and rock literature, the band's membership is determined by auditions, which are held at the beginning of each school year. Membership is limited to specific numbers within each section.

Our jazz ensemble performs several times throughout the year, both at and outside of the school. The jazz band also competes against other middle school jazz ensembles at the MAJE Northeastern District Junior Jazz Festival, and performs at a joint concert with the high school’s jazz band at the Peabody Knights of Columbus in the spring.

Students who pass the audition are expected to be a part of the group for the entire year, and should understand the commitment involved. The Jazz Ensemble rehearses every Tuesday from 2:30 until 3:45.