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NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS JAZZ ENSEMBLE WINS MIAMI — The New World School of the Arts (NWSA) Jazz Ensemble was playing a happy tune when they took top honors at the acclaimed Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival held this week at Lincoln Center in New York City. The school provides a comprehensive program of artistic, creative and academic development through a curriculum that reflects the rich multicultural state of Florida. NWSA was one of 15 finalists from across the nation. Finalists were based on their interpretation, technique, tone/intonation, soulfulness and improvisation of several Duke Ellington compositions. The three-day competition included an exclusive one-on-one with Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, rehearsals, workshops, jam sessions with members of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and a banquet dinner. Juan Olivares, clarinet; David Palma, alto saxophone; Michael Sherman, baritone saxophone; Harvel Nakundi, drums and Sergio Santos, guitar were named outstanding soloists. The rhythm and trumpet sections also were recognized as outstanding. The musical event is the largest event produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center. Over 2,000 high school musicians from more than 3,500 schools have participated in this program over the past 10 years. # # # 05-LJG/184/DF |
