The Jazz band has recently hit new heights with their first superior at the state wide level in the school’s history, says band Director Brian Dell. He was stunned that his students had such an excitement to perform fueled by their appreciation of the Jazz art form.

A Jazz band, made up of a rhythm sections, saxophones, trombones and trumpets practice daily under Dell’s leadership. It only includes the most outgoing and stellar musicians from the school, so competition at statewide events is tough.

“The skill was so much higher than my first year. I wonder if this is what lead us to success. What line did we rise over to make it to the top?” Senior third year trombone player Jonathan Clements said.

These students not only try to enhance their individual quality, but sportsmanship and unity as a band. Every year these pupils practice to be the best they can, however, this season was different.

“Our band put in extra effort to achieve and win! Despite that, our greatest corner stone had to Mr. Dell. He helps a lot,” senior saxophone player Conner Costello said.

This jazz band runs a different show than a regular high school, with students who are self-motivated to help each other out for the greater good of the ensemble.

“Very fun, however would have been too challenging without my elder’s support,” freshman saxophone player Tabatha Vera said about her first year.

Every participant of the band has their own reasons they want to expand upon their music passion, much like second year sophomore trumpeter Jack Krutz.

“I found that I perform with a goal to achieve from the music. It helps me connect to the soul of our band,” Krutz said.

Jazz has exceeded the precedent of quality within the bands history, and they plan to continue their successful community in future years.

See Jazz Band’s last concert of the year Tuesday May 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Robinson High School auditorium.