Essentially Ellington 2024: Susan E. Wagner High School

Watch Susan E. Wagner High School from Staten Island, NY perform at 2024's Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival.

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*Susan E. Wagner High School Jazz Band*
*Director: Paul Corn*
*Solos:*
*Rent Party Blues (**1:24**)*
Soprano Sax: Max Slonim (1:30, 3:50)
Trumpet: Paul Whalen (2:17)*
Trombone: Andrew Krivenko (2:40)*
*SST IX: The Star-Crossed Lovers (**5:48**)*
Piano: Jared Zhao (5:48, 9:04)**
Alto Sax: Max Slonim (6:03, 8:09)
*Blues a La Machito (**12:04**)*
Lead Trumpet: Ryan Villamagna (12:58, 15:47)**
Trumpet: Paul Whalen (12:58, 15:07, 15:38)*
Alto Sax: Max Slonim (13:56, 14:42)
Trombone: Javin Ganewattage (14:20, 14:42)**
*Interview (**16:45**)*
Paul Corn (Director)
Antonio Toro-Quiñones (Drums)
McKenzie Greenfield (Bass)
* = Honorable Mention Award
** = Outstanding Award
*Awards List*
*Sectional Awards:*
*Outstanding Rhythm Section:* ??? (Piano), Jared Zhao (Piano), Thomas LoBraico (Banjo), Josue Acevedo (Bass), McKenzie Greenfield (Bass), ??? (Bass), Antonio Toro-Quiñones (Drums), Joeily Peña (Drums, Congas), ??? (Güiro)
*Outstanding Saxophone Section:* Max Slonim (Lead Alto, Soprano), Sophia Remorca (Alto), Caroline Castro (Tenor), ??? (Tenor), ??? (Tenor), Ely Katz (Baritone)
*Outstanding Trombone Section:* Andrew Krivenko (Lead), Javin Ganewattage, ???
*Outstanding Lead Trumpet:*
Ryan Villamagna
*Honorable Mention Soloist Award:*
Andrew Krivenko (Trombone)
Paul Whalen (Trumpet)
*Outstanding Soloist Award:*
Jared Zhao (Piano)
Javin Ganewattage (Trombone)

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These students have dedicated themselves to excellence, and their performances are awe-inspiring. I am blown away by their talent and professionalism. Kudos to their band director for his commitment, too.

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AMAZING!!