Garfield Jazz Students & Families,
I want to recognize the dedication and hard work that all of returning and incoming jazz students demonstrated through their audition submissions. I listened to incredible student transcriptions. I am glad that music practice has provided an outlet for students to set goals and maintain musical focus in unprecedented times.
The placement process for our three jazz ensembles was based on objective scoring using the rubric made available to you with the audition materials. I recognized a high level of dedication and time spent preparing for the audition, which made the process of placements a positive challenge. I ask that you keep in mind the ensemble section size limits for ensembles. All three ensembles are comprised of students demonstrating the highest level of work ethic and commitment that I have experienced thus far in my career – you should all be very proud of what you have accomplished. I am anticipating a lot of great music to be made.
All ensemble placements are listed in alphabetical order by section. If you do not see your name on the list, email me immediately. Part assignments and section leads will be determined when your director can hear you in person this Fall. If you want to play lead, be prepared to play something for us that demonstrates your musical leadership. This means you need to keep your chops up this summer – practice at least three days a week for over thirty minutes to maintain endurance and technique.
Take great care and have a restful summer. I will stay in touch as I learn more about what our re-entry to school will look like, and how that will impact our jazz band classroom. I will be prepared to address all scenarios that may be presented and I’m excited to see everyone again. For now, stay safe and be well.
-Sessink
Garfield Jazz Ensemble 1
Jared Sessink, Director
Alto Saxophone
Cobden, Graham
Irvine, Flynn
Mohler, Jackson
Vos, Clio
White, Evan
Tenor Saxophone
Chung, Jyotika
Smidchens, Imants
Van Vliet, Johannes
Baritone Saxophone
Pralle, Sofia
Woodland, Phinneas
Trumpet
Heath, Colin
Hieb, Jonah
Kim, Jordan
Prosch, Tyler
Storm, Chris
Trombone
Armstrong, Ben
Atwater, Kate
Fleishman, Ben
Olsen, Adam
Smith, Carey
Piano
Ratner, Philip
Bass
Lord, Matt
Drums
Mark, Noah
Spitzer, Aubin
Vibes
McCarthy-Grant, Sean
Guitar
Stein, Levi
Garfield Jazz Ensemble 2
Jared Sessink, Director
Alto Saxophone
Aryana, Shireen
Holzman, Ian
Mefford, Ben
Orbeck, Aaron
Siegler, Elan
Tenor Saxophone
Harper, Bryn
Luu, Julien
O’Neil, Rafferty
Baritone Saxophone
Holdcroft, Hudson
Rasnic-Olson, Ada
Trumpet
Gast, Rohin
Gray, Jasper
Johnson, Kieran
Johnson, Tobias
Joseph, TJ
Maurice, Jackie
Trombone
Dain, Isabel
Goforth, Cornelia
Liffman, Cole
Shack, Etta
Piano
Summers, Izzy
Bass
Craemer, Charlie
Liu, Giuliano
Drums
Beck, Evan
Sampson, Liam
Guitar
Bauck, Henry
Gelpi, Max
Garfield Jazz Ensemble 3
Mike Sundt, Director
Alto Saxophone
Bukovec, Zack
Cude, Henry
Johnson, Aaron
Kahlo Walton, Tuuli
Kinskey, Audrey
Laverty, Kincaid
McLaughlin, Mollie
Ng, Chase
Terry, Finn
Tenor Saxophone
Connolly, Flynn
Hansen, Marli
Lippman, Noah
Strickland, Peter
Baritone Saxophone
Lefkowicz, Noah
Trumpet
Clemente, Aragorn
Kubiniec, Charlie
Mazner, Oliver
Powell, Jay
Trombone
Faraday, James
MacGregor, Felix
McLaughlin, Addie
Shelton, Tyler
Piano
Heath, Will
Bass
Edwards, Cyrus
Drums
Tran, Daniel