The GRAMMY Foundation® (www.grammyintheschools.com) announced today that 30 talented high school students from across the United States have been selected for positions in the 2011 GRAMMY® Jazz Ensembles. Their selection launches them into the spotlight surrounding the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards, and provides them with unparalleled opportunities to perform in front of some of music's biggest names. Since 1993, the GRAMMY Foundation has provided students with this extraordinary musical experience. The students, representing 30 cities and 12 states, will travel to Los Angeles for a weeklong musical adventure under the direction of Justin DiCioccio of the Manhattan School of Music, Dr. Ron McCurdy of the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music and Dr. Leila Heil of Colorado State University. Many past members of the GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles go on to enjoy thriving careers as jazz musicians, including several past selectees who are leading bands, including Peter Cincotti (2001), current GRAMMY Nominee for Best Instrumental Composition Gerald Clayton (2002), Grace Kelly (2008), and Aaron Parks (2000).
GRAMMY Jazz Choir
Emma Davis West Linn, Ore. West Linn High School Soprano
Angelea Taylor Pittsburgh, Pa. High School for the Creative & Performing Arts Soprano
Hope Flores Los Angeles Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Alto
Kaia Lagoni Fort Collins, Colo. Rocky Mountain High School Alto
Taylor Daniel Germantown, Tenn. Briarcrest Christian School Tenor
Daniel Stanfill Manhattan Beach, Calif. Mira Costa High School Tenor
Timothy Nelson Bothell, Wash. Bothell High School Bass
Timothy Ovia Cincinnati Finneytown High School Bass
GRAMMY Jazz Combo
William Bridges Lauderhill, Fla. North Broward Preparatory School Alto Sax
David James Del Mar, Calif. Canyon Crest Academy Drums
Antonio Madruga Pembroke Pines, Fla. New World School of the Arts Piano
Zachary Ostroff Belvedere, Calif. The Branson School Bass
Gabe Schnider Accord, N.Y. Poughkeepsie Day School Guitar
GRAMMY Jazz Band
Patrick Bartley Coral Springs, Fla. Dillard High School of the Arts Alto Sax 1
Tom Kelley Canton, Conn. Canton High School Alto Sax 2
Xavier Del Castillo Carnation, Wash. Roosevelt High School Tenor Sax
Ben Solomon Glencoe, Ill. New Trier High School Tenor Sax
David Leon Miami New World School of the Arts Bari Sax
Christian Marrero Boynton Beach, Fla. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Trumpet Lead
Enrique Sanchez Kissimmee, Fla. Osceola County School of the Arts Trumpet Lead
Adam O'Farrill Brooklyn, N.Y. Fiorello LaGuardia High School for the Arts Trumpet Jazz
Josh Shpak Walnut Creek, Calif. Northgate High School Trumpet 4
St. Clair Simmons III Dover, Pa. Dover Area High School Trombone 1
Cory Boris Kingston, N.Y. Kingston Senior High School Trombone 2
Kyle Molitor Tigard, Ore. Tigard High School Trombone 3
Chris Palowitch Pleasanton, Calif. Amador Valley High School Bass Trombone
Steven Gordon Santa Monica, Calif. Santa Monica High School Piano
Daryl Johns Englewood, N.J. Dwight-Englewood School Bass
Aaron Shapiro Highland Park, Ill. Highland Park High School Guitar
Evan Sherman Short Hills, N.J. Millburn High School Drums
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