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The San Jose Jazz High School All Stars (HSAS), now in its 14th season, provides some of the Bay Area’s most gifted high school Jazz musicians with advanced opportunities to grow and develop as musicians and young adults. Led by Dr. Aaron Lington, the audition-based big band helps students achieve a mastery of performance and improvisation techniques while advancing their knowledge of music theory, arranging, composition, performance, and Jazz history. Participation is accomplished through a competitive audition process.
2011-12 San Jose Jazz High School All-Stars
Cole Jordan, Alto Sax – San Ramon High School
Matt Stubbs, Alto Sax – Mountain View High School
Alex Horwege, Tenor Sax – Lincoln High School
Brittany Biala, Tenor Sax – Prospect High School
Jake Urban, Bari Sax – Pioneer High School
Dillon Nunes, Trumpet – Mitty High School
Abbey Yacoe, Trumpet – Los Altos High School
Victoria Sondoval, Trumpet – Santa Teresa High School
Chris Dennan, Trumpet – Santa Teresa High School
Mina Blume, Trombone – Pioneer High School
Daniel Jio, Trombone – Lincoln High School
Miguel Ledezma, Trombone – Lincoln High School
Marcus Ortiz IV, Trombone – Lincoln High School
Mohit Kohli, Guitar – Homestead High School
Trevor Mitoma, Piano – Archbishop Mitty High School
Kendrick Magallanes, Bass – Santa Clara High School
Philip Ross, Drums – Lincoln High School
Rebecca Cunningham, Vocals – Valley Christian High School
Dr. Aaron Lington, Band Director
Dr. Aaron Lington is a San José State University (SJSU) music professor and coordinator of the Jazz Studies Program. He is an accomplished music educator, arranger/composer, and saxophonist. California Music Educators Association (CMEA) named him Jazz Educator of the Year; Downbeat Magazine has twice recognized him as a “Rising Star” in the Baritone Saxophone category; and SJSU honored him with a faculty award for outstanding teaching, professional achievement, and meritorious service to the University. Dr. Lington has adjudicated over 20 jazz festivals in the Western United States, including Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival, Folsom Jazz Festival, and University of Houston Jazz Festival. In addition, Dr. Lington frequently performs with the Aaron Lington Quintet, and has performed with the San José Symphony, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra, and many others.
2011-12 Performance Schedule
An integral component of the High School All Stars program is performing. Participants have many opportunities to perform with the band or ensemble during the year.
Click Here for 2011-12 Performance Schedule
How to Apply
Auditions for the 2012-13 program will take place in the fall. For additional information, please contact Harley Christensen, Director of Education, at
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