The Ray-Pec High School Jazz Band, Jazz One, performed before the start of the Feb. 29 Board meeting, and then performed one song during the business meeting. The band is under the direction of Teacher Zach Shupe, who is also the Band Director at East Middle School and an Assistant Band Director at the High School.
Students must audition to participate in a jazz band, and Jazz One is the most highly competitive ensemble.
An upcoming 2nd Annual Ray-Pec Jazz Showcase event will feature the Jazz One and Jazz Two bands, as well as the jazz bands from East and South middle schools. The event is set for 7 p.m. March 12 in the high school main gym. No admission charge or tickets needed.
The Board thanked the students for their performance, and then posed for a picture with the band. Participants included: Mikayla Jorge, Arianna Cooper, Mack Stewart, Reagan Thomas, Faith Suddarth, Coleson Mott, Amy LeRoux, Isaac Heuwinkel, Kristina Smither, Jacob Arant, Riley Zimmerman, Ben Robinson, Caden Johnson, Bo Helzer, Jack Clingan, Charleston Clark, Gerhard Sturm, Zak Houston, Dean Johnson, Jonny Reque, and Gavin Bellis. Jazz Band Director Zach Shupe is standing at right.
To see and hear the band perform "Running With Scissors," go here.