The VHS Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Aidan Giannelli, was one of 17 New Jersey high school jazz bands that performed at the 29th Annual Moonglowers Jazz Festival, held at Scotch Plains–Fanwood High School on March 27.
The Voorhees musicians performed Moanin’ by Charles Mingus, Where Is the Love by Ralph MacDonald and William Salter, and La Fiesta by Chick Corea.
Within the ensemble, junior guitarist Hank Lucash received an award for Outstanding Soloist, and the VHS saxophone section was recognized as the Outstanding Section in the band. The saxophone section, under the leadership of section leader Ava Freligh, was also honored as the Overall Outstanding Saxophone Section of the evening.
