The Bethpage High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Kay, participated in the fourth annual Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival at the Tilles Center at Long Island University-Post on Monday, February 3, 2025.
The band performed for two adjudicators and a small audience in the main concert hall. After, they participated in master classes and a jam session. Three students received commendations for their solos during the performance:
Hailey Hartmann (trumpet)
Jackson Boyle (piano)
Giulia Zingone (electric bass)
Students in the Bethpage High School Jazz Ensemble:
Woodwinds:
Kayla Cusumano
Ben Maciel-Seidman
Nikhil Peter
Elizabeth Thomas
Lurie Lee
Elizabeth Christiansen
Danielle Betwinek
Elvin Sherpa
Trombone:
Aaryan Rupesh
Trumpets:
Hailey Hartmann
Max Fradella
Ava Gianfrancesco
Nicholas Filannino
Rhythm Section:
Samantha Harold and Vincent Wilbur (drums)
Kaitlyn Ocuto and Giulia Zingone (bass)
Jackson Boyle and Tracy Jiang (piano)
Special thanks to Ms. Warnokowski for chaperoning the trip!