Six members of the Mount Pleasant High School Jazz Band were named to the All-Region Jazz Band after auditions at Texas High School on Tuesday, September 17. In order to audition, students had to prepare three short technical pieces in the Jazz style, and improvise with a rhythm section. Having only a few short weeks to prepare, each piece required a high level of skill, as well as a mastery of the Jazz style. MPHS was well represented at the audition, making up 32% of the All Region Jazz Band.

Those named to the All-Region Jazz Band include Donoven Young (Jazz Piano), Gavin Rider (Jazz Guitar), Manoa Bagsic (2nd chair Alto Saxophone), Brock Shavers (Baritone Saxophone), Nicholas Segovia (1st chair Tenor Trombone), and Madison Carpenter (5th chair Trumpet). This is Rider’s 2nd year to make the All-Region Jazz Band.

“I’m extremely proud of each student that auditioned,” said MPHS Jazz Band Director, Jamey Sterrett. “Their hard work, and dedication to excellence continues to set them apart from all others. I’m truly honored to assist them on their musical journey.”

Photo L to R:
Gavin Rider, Brock Shavers, Donoven Young, Madison Carpenter, Manoa Bagsic, Nicholas Segovia, MPHS Jazz Band Director Jamey Sterrett