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New Jersey Association for Jazz Education

Region Jazz Bands

The New Jersey Association for Jazz Education is pleased to present regional jazz bands in each of its three regions. A senior high school jazz band (grades 9-12) and junior high school jazz band (grades 7-9) will rehearse and present a concert as listed below. For more information on how to audition for these ensembles, please visit the auditions page.

REGION I (NORTH)

High School Jazz Band Director: Matt Gramata
​Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Jim Hegedus
Combo Advisor: Regan Ost
Jazz Choir Director: Jess Pomeroy
Rehearsal: Monday, March 20, 4-8 pm @ Mount Olive Middle School
Rehearsal: Monday, March 27, 4-8 pm @ 
Mount Olive Middle School
Rehearsal: Friday, March 31, 9 am - 3 pm @ Mount Olive Middle School
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 1, 9 am - 1 pm @ Mount Olive Middle School
Concert: Sunday, April 2, 3 pm @ Mount Olive Middle School

REGION II (CENTRAL)

High School Jazz Band Director: Jerry Romano
​Junior High School Jazz Band Director: TBD
​Combo Advisor: Sean Hack

Jazz Choir Director: TBD
​Rehearsal: Monday, March 20, 4-8 pm @ Piscataway High School
Rehearsal: Monday, March 27, 4-8 pm @ 
Piscataway High School
Rehearsal: Friday, March 31, 9 am - 3 pm @ Piscataway High School
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 1, 9 am - 1 pm @ Piscataway High School
Concert: Sunday, April 2, 3 pm @ Piscataway High School

REGION III (SOUTH)

High School Jazz Band Director: Chris Welte
​Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Matt Hyzer
Combo Advisor: Nick DiSalvio

Jazz Choir Director: Pat Carpenter
Rehearsal: Monday, March 20, 4-8 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Monday, March 27, 4-8 pm @ 
Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Friday, March 31, 9 am - 3 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 1, 9 am - 1 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Concert: Sunday, April 2, 3 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
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