Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, are thrilled to announce the bands and students that have been selected for the 2022 JAS Academy! In total 42 students representing 14 of the top music schools in the country, will be in attendance. Stay tuned for more details on these talented young musicians coming soon!
July 10-July 24: JAS Academy Small Ensemble/Combo Sessions
Gold Star – University of Southern California
Simon Hwang – alto sax
Dalton Hayse – piano
Keelan Walters – guitar
Matteo Muscettola – bass
Ethan Furman – drums
Intermittence – Manhattan School of Music
Dylan Kries – alto sax
Adam Lamoureux – tenor sax
Cameron Campbell – piano
Nolan Nwachukwu – bass
Ian Wacksman – drums
Northern Collective – Northern Illinois University
Arman Sangalang – sax
Kirby Fellis – trombone
Austyn Menk – piano
Morgan Turner – bass
Noah Brooks – drums
Valentina Shelton Quartet – University of Miami
Valentina Shelton – piano
Andrew Tinch – guitar
Gabe Godoy – bass
Brahm Masla – drums
July 24-Aug. 7: JAS Academy Big Band Sessions
Saxophones
Adam Abrams – Temple
Ian Henderson – University of Miami
Matthew Garcia – New York University
Jack Lanhardt – University of North Texas
Sophia Kickhofel – Julliard
Trumpets
William Ward – University of North Texas
Jason Charos – University of Miami
Kellin Hanas – Manhattan School of Music
Liam Sutcliffe – Rutgers
Trombones
Jackson Churchill – University of North Texas
Zachary McRary – Eastman
Jack Trathan – Michigan State University
Joshua Gentile – Central Washington University
Piano
Eric Stern – University of Miami
Guitar
Joshua Achiron – Eastman/Berklee Global
Noah Myers – University of North Texas
Bass
Guillermo Lopez – University of North Texas
Black Aldridge – University of Miami
Aidan Taylor – Peabody
Drums
Max Marsillo – University of Miami
Coleman Burks – University of North Texas
Diego Rodriguez – Elmhurst
Vocals
Katie Oberholtzer – University of Miami
For more information on the JAS Academy please visit us here.