Vocal Jazz continues first place winning streak
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Scat, swing and success: Edgemont Vocal Jazz wows the judges at National Jazz Festival!
The Music Department had a very successful trip to the National Jazz Festival in Philadelphia. Congratulations to the Edgemont A Cappella Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, and Solo Jazz Singer top five finalists- Julia Anchin and Melissa Wang on their outstanding performances!
Results 2026
One student from each participating ensemble receives a judges' choice award. In addition, judges select one superior musician, and one outstanding musician from all students in each ensemble category.
EHS A Cappella Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Category A Cappella Vocal Jazz Ensemble: 1st place
This is the 13th 1st place win for the Edgemont Vocal Jazz Program in the past 13 years!
Superior Musician: Sam Ryan (tenor)
Judges Choice Award: Sam Ryan (tenor)
EHS Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Category Large Vocal Jazz Ensemble: 3rd place
Outstanding Musician: Melissa Wang
Judges' Choice Award: Melissa Wang (tenor/soprano)
Solo Jazz Singer
Julia Anchin: 2nd place
EHS Jazz Ensemble, Category Large Ensemble (L3)
Outstanding Musician: Theo Kornblum (tenor sax)
Judges' Choice Award: Theo Kornblum (tenor sax)