Region Jazz Bands and Jazz Choirs 2025
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.
The New Jersey Association for Jazz Education is pleased to present regional jazz choirs and combos in each of its three regions. These ensembles (some regions vary year to year) will rehearse and present a concert as listed below. For more information on how to audition for regional jazz choir, please visit the auditions page. Combo members are chosen from the band auditions.
The New Jersey Association for Jazz Education is pleased to present regional jazz choirs and combos in each of its three regions. These ensembles (some regions vary year to year) will rehearse and present a concert as listed below. For more information on how to audition for regional jazz choir, please visit the auditions page. Combo members are chosen from the band auditions.
Region Jazz Acceptance Fees
Students accepted to Region Jazz Bands and Choirs may pay their acceptance fee here via credit or debit card without any additional fees.
REGION I (NORTH)
High School Jazz Band Director: Mr. Lew Kelly
Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Mr. Jeff Bittner
Combo Advisor: Mr. Rob Middleton
Jazz Choir Director: Mr. Scott Ziegler
Rehearsal: Monday, March 24, 4-8 pm @ Livingston High School
Rehearsal: Monday, March 31, 4-8 pm @ Mt. Olive Middle School (Note New Location)
Rehearsal: Friday, April 4, 9 am - 3 pm @ Livingston High School
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 1 pm @ Livingston High School
Concert: Sunday, April 6, 3 pm @ Livingston High School
Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Mr. Jeff Bittner
Combo Advisor: Mr. Rob Middleton
Jazz Choir Director: Mr. Scott Ziegler
Rehearsal: Monday, March 24, 4-8 pm @ Livingston High School
Rehearsal: Monday, March 31, 4-8 pm @ Mt. Olive Middle School (Note New Location)
Rehearsal: Friday, April 4, 9 am - 3 pm @ Livingston High School
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 1 pm @ Livingston High School
Concert: Sunday, April 6, 3 pm @ Livingston High School
REGION II (CENTRAL)
High School Jazz Band Director: Mr. Adam Machaskee
Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Ms. Catherine Madewell
Combo Advisor: Mr. Gabe Gilch
Jazz Choir Director: Mr. Jeffrey Pando
Rehearsal: Monday, March 24, 4-8 pm @ Piscataway High School (BAND/COMBO) | Rahway High School (CHOIR)
Rehearsal: Monday, March 31, 4-8 pm @ Piscataway High School
Rehearsal: Friday, April 4, 9 am - 3 pm @ Rahway High School
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 1 pm @ Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
Concert: Sunday, April 6, 3 pm @ Piscataway High School
Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Ms. Catherine Madewell
Combo Advisor: Mr. Gabe Gilch
Jazz Choir Director: Mr. Jeffrey Pando
Rehearsal: Monday, March 24, 4-8 pm @ Piscataway High School (BAND/COMBO) | Rahway High School (CHOIR)
Rehearsal: Monday, March 31, 4-8 pm @ Piscataway High School
Rehearsal: Friday, April 4, 9 am - 3 pm @ Rahway High School
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 1 pm @ Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School
Concert: Sunday, April 6, 3 pm @ Piscataway High School
REGION III (SOUTH)
High School Jazz Band Director: Mr. Walt Young
Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Mr. Mike Massaro
Combo Advisor: Mr. Evan Smith
Jazz Choir Director: Mr. David Taylor
Rehearsal: Monday, March 24, 4-8 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Monday, March 31, 4-8 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Friday, April 4, 9 am - 3 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 1 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Concert: Sunday, April 6, 3 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Junior High School Jazz Band Director: Mr. Mike Massaro
Combo Advisor: Mr. Evan Smith
Jazz Choir Director: Mr. David Taylor
Rehearsal: Monday, March 24, 4-8 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Monday, March 31, 4-8 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Friday, April 4, 9 am - 3 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Rehearsal: Saturday, April 5, 9 am - 1 pm @ Cinnaminson HS
Concert: Sunday, April 6, 3 pm @ Cinnaminson HS