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MacArthur Musicians Make All-Region Jazz Band

Four band students from MacArthur High School were chosen to be part of this year’s 2016-2017 Region 20 All-Region Jazz Band. Students from Region 20 schools competed last Saturday for the honor of being selected as members of this prestigious group. Musicians were asked to perform 3 jazz etudes and improvisation and chosen based on their performance and evaluations from five visiting adjudicators. Irving ISD will be represented by: 
  • Edward Parker Leon, 12th grade: 2nd Chair Tenor Trombone, Band 1
  • Emma Hillman, 12th grade: Piano, Band 2
  • David Olguin, 10th grade: 3rd Chair Tenor Trombone, Band 2
  • Jacob Worrall, 11th grade: Bari Sax, Band 2

As members of the All-Region Jazz Band, these students will participate in a clinic, followed by a concert performance with area jazz professionals and ensemble of peers from across the metroplex in December. 

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