MPHS Jazz Band Students Make All-Region Jazz Band

Pictured (l-r): Joseph Smith, Matthew Shelton, Addison Hunter, Emily Mott, Donte Rosborough, Jesus Garrett, Maria Mendez.

Seven Mt. Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band members have earned placement in the All-Region Honor Jazz Band: one Sophomore (Maria Mendez – trombone), two Juniors (Jesus Garrett – trombone and Addison Hunter – bass guitar) and four Seniors (Emily Mott – tenor saxophone, Donte Rosborough – alto saxophone,  Matthew Shelton – drums and Joseph Smith – trumpet).

“We had ten musicians audition for All-Region Jazz Band, each auditioning individually before a panel of judges,” said MPHS Jazz Band Director Barry Tagg. “Auditioning alone before a panel of judges is not an easy assignment and I am extremely proud of this group of young musicians who took on that challenge. They all worked hard to prepare for the tryouts. I know the experience was one that they will remember whether they qualified this year or not. I do want to recognize Jesus, Emily and Matthew. This is the second year they have qualified for the All-Region Jazz Band.”