The 2025 - 2026 Higgins Jazz Ensemble
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Saxes
Madelyn Plumlee, Alto 1 Brooklyn Rios, Alto 2 Alysha Sandaire, Alto 2 Adrianna LeMay, Tenor 1 Zoey Matthias, Tenor 2 Avery Mello, Tenor 2 Aiden Dossey, Bari Trumpets Zoey Schevis, 1 Hailey Pinto, 2 Mia Donahue, 3 Raegan Perreault, 3 |
Trombones
Bianca Silveira, 1 Stephanie Carpio Landaverde, 2 Aria Pulleja-Ectman, 2 Shaylee Almodovar, 3 Christopher Beaulieu, 3 Flute Camryn Trent Clarinets Kaylee Aker Amaya LeMay Lois Mamaj Aayliyah Blanco |
Rhythm Section
Lillia Poplawski, Piano Brayden Tadiello, Bass Juliana Bettencourt, Percussion Thanks to all who auditioned! Our first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, September 30, from 2:30 - 3:45. |
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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 Blac Box Theater 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.
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 Blac Box Theater 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.
