Photo courtesy of Craig McClenahan

The Washington Middle School Jazz Band claimed first place at the SEIBA Jazzfest recently. Of the nine bands in the small class junior high division, made up of 1A, 2A, and 3A middle school ensembles, Washington came out on top. Also, Washington’s Charlie Henrikson on alto saxophone and Quinn Wubbena on piano received solo awards. The band performed three songs for an audience and three judges, and then spent half an hour with a clinician following the performance. The group is under the direction of Craig McClenahan.

WMS Jazz Z Band Members are: 
Alto Sax: Sarah Newman & Charlie Henriksen
Tenor Sax: Noah Kleese & Raven Carnes
Bari Sax: Christopher Wallerich
Trombone: Quentin Howard, Emma Herr, Alexis Ide, Alec Schiefer, and Anna Venenga
Clarinet: Ella Goings
Trumpet: Evan Miller, Brett Antczak, Anna Miller, Chance Brown, Emmy Geyer, and Gabe Newton
Piano: Quinn Wubbena and Brett Antczak
Drum set: Nolan Watson and Quinn Wubbena
Bass Guitar and Flute: Chloe McGuire