Jazz Ensemble

The MAYWE Jazz Ensemble has been established to provide talented high school musicians with an outlet to perform within this idiom. Under the direction of Dr. Gordon Vernick, Georgia State University's Jazz Studies Coordinator, the ensemble will rehearse weekly and present concerts along with the Wind and Percussion Ensembles. In addition to preparing for concerts, a focus will be put on developing improvisation skills.

2009/2010 Jazz Ensemble Roster

PLEASE NOTE: Alternates should come to all rehearsals and will perform with the ensemble.

Alto Sax

Khiyon Hursey - Sprayberry
Justin Carpenter - Grayson
Erin Keeney - Chattahoochee
Bryant Laursen - Mt Pisgah Christian

Tenor Sax

Calvin Shirey - Peachtree Ridge
Jonathan Gluck - Mill Creek
Clark Hodges - North Springs

Baritone Sax

John O'Leary - McIntosh

Trumpets

Gillian Huff - Brookwood
DJ Creech - GSU
Philip Scales - Chattahoochee
Jeffrey Cox - Grady
Zach Marino - Milton

Trombones

Decker Babcock - Northgate
Hunter Smith - Chattahoochee
Mike DeSousa - Milton

Drums

Matt Young - North Pope
David Booker - Home School

Bass

Conor Artman - Wheeler
Jordan Holiman - Grady

Piano

Christian Olsen - Paideia

Guitar

Colin Manko - GSU