Two SV Jazz students, Camden Armstrong (Alto Saxophone) and John Rieger (Trumpet) were selected to the PMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble.

The path to this prestigious ensemble differs from the typical PMEA festival process. To earn a position in the All-State Jazz Ensemble, students must prepare an audition consisting of five components: scale proficiency, improvisation, lead playing, section playing and a technical etude/transcription. This material must be audio and video recorded and submitted to the state in January for evaluation and scoring.

Camden is one of only two alto saxophonists and John is one of only five trumpeters selected from across Pennsylvania.

The All-State Jazz Ensemble will perform at the PMEA All-State Festival in April at the Poconos Resort Conference Center. The band will be conducted by Paul Bratcher, Associate Chair of Piano at the Levine School of Music in Washington, D.C., and Director of Jazz Studies at Georgetown University.

Congratulations, SV instrumentalists!