Essentially Ellington 2024: Susan E. Wagner High School 

*Susan E. Wagner High School Jazz Band* *Director: Paul Corn* *Solos:* *Rent Party Blues (**1:24**)* Soprano Sax: Max Slonim (1:30, 3:50) Trumpet: Paul Whalen (2:17)* Trombone: Andrew Krivenko (2:40)* *SST IX: The Star-Crossed Lovers (**5:48**)* Piano: Jared Zhao (5:48, 9:04)** Alto Sax: Max Slonim (6:03, 8:09) *Blues a La Machito (**12:04**)* Lead Trumpet: Ryan Villamagna (12:58, 15:47)** Trumpet: Paul Whalen (12:58, 15:07, 15:38)* Alto Sax: Max Slonim (13:56, 14:42) Trombone: Javin Ganewattage (14:20, 14:42)** *Interview (**16:45**)* Paul Corn (Director) Antonio Toro-Quiñones (Drums) McKenzie Greenfield (Bass) * = Honorable Mention Award ** = Outstanding Award *Awards List* *Sectional Awards:* *Outstanding Rhythm Section:* ??? (Piano), Jared Zhao (Piano), Thomas LoBraico (Banjo), Josue Acevedo (Bass), McKenzie Greenfield (Bass), ??? (Bass), Antonio Toro-Quiñones (Drums), Joeily Peña (Drums, Congas), ??? (Güiro) *Outstanding Saxophone Section:* Max Slonim (Lead Alto, Soprano), Sophia Remorca (Alto), Caroline Castro (Tenor), ??? (Tenor), ??? (Tenor), Ely Katz (Baritone) *Outstanding Trombone Section:* Andrew Krivenko (Lead), Javin Ganewattage, ??? *Outstanding Lead Trumpet:* Ryan Villamagna *Honorable Mention Soloist Award:* Andrew Krivenko (Trombone) Paul Whalen (Trumpet) *Outstanding Soloist Award:* Jared Zhao (Piano) Javin Ganewattage (Trombone)

These students have dedicated themselves to excellence, and their performances are awe-inspiring. I am blown away by their talent and professionalism. Kudos to their band director for his commitment, too.

AMAZING!!