GETJAZZED@BERKS
JAZZ HORIZONS FESTIVAL AT THE
BOSCOV’S BERKS JAZZ FEST
march 24-25, 2026
Since 2023, Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest has invited STUDENTS to take the main stage for a truly world-class jazz education experience. All ensemble skill levels middle school through high school are welcome, as we take jazz education to a whole new level through getJazzed@berks!
Observe the pros.
Learn from the pros.
Perform like the pros.
Participating ensembles have the rare opportunity to take the main stage of the Grand Ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Reading during the world-renowned Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, receiving real-time commentary and feedback from professional musicians and collegiate educators from across the nation. Following the performance, students are treated to an immediate clinic by one of the professionals who provides feedback, advice, and tips to help each ensemble and student reach their full potential. Throughout the day, students have opportunities to enjoy performances, check out the marketplace, participate in jam sessions, and learn through masterclasses. Join an experience like no other and getJazzed@berks in 2025!
jazz horizons 2026 Award Recipients
Cherry Hill High School East
Timothy Keleher, Director
Soloist Awards:
Daniel Cezair, Piano
Lukas Ortega, Bass
Section Award: Rhythm
Conrad Weiser High School
Neal Lutz, Director
Soloist Awards:
Landon Angstadt, Trumpet
Makenna Swist, Vocals
Section Award: Trombone
Conrad Weiser Middle School
Alexis Perrone, Director
Soloist Awards:
Emma Metzger, Alto Saxophone
Section Award: Flute
Council Rock North High School
Greg Boccuti, Director
Soloist Awards:
Andrew Brush, Drums
Malek Djerbal, Piano
Wesley Graham, Drums
Jackson McCormick, Alto Saxophone
Section Award: Saxophone
Egg Harbor Township High School
David Milnes, Director
Soloist Awards:
Alex Reinoso, Trumpet
Mikey Ruffin, Alto Saxophone
Ely Weiler, Violin
Fleetwood Area High School
Elizabeth Mahovsky, Director
Soloist Awards:
Connor Haas, Drums
Aidan Kidd, Tenor Saxophone
Section Award: Rhythm
Garnet Valley High School
Steve Selfridge, Director
Soloist Awards:
Amanda Bilson, Trumpet
Eliza Bilson, Alto Saxophone
Mason Goetcheus, Trombone
Sean Maloney, Tenor Saxophone
Aarav Parikh, Congas
Josh Vance, Drums
Section Award: Rhythm
Kutztown Area High School
Dustin Shirk, Director
Soloist Awards:
Reid Justeson, Alto Saxophone
Kensington Burns, Drums
Section Award: Trombone
Kutztown Area High School
Dustin Shirk, Director
Soloist Awards:
Gabe Beltran del Rio, Baritone Saxophone
Peter Macfarlane, Trumpet
Evelyn Mannino, Tenor Saxophone
Section Award: Saxophone
Muhlenberg Junior High School
John Evans, Director
Soloist Awards:
Ben Starr, Tenor Saxophone
Ella Stettler, Flugel Horn
Victoria Tambo, Piano
CC Tangkengko, Alto Saxophone
Section Award: Trumpet
Phoenixville High School
Aaron Sobel, Director
Soloist Awards:
Ryan Chevrette, Soprano Saxophone
Josh Defreitas, Drums
Pottstown Middle School
Katie German, Director
Soloist Awards:
Jayden Mattis, Tenor Saxophone
Ben Moser, Drums
Colby Moyer, Trombone
Radnor High School
Nora McDonnell, Director
Soloist Awards:
Mira Caplan, Vocals
Cooper Smith, Trombone
Section Award: Saxophone
Spring-Ford High School
Andrew Walls, Director
Soloist Awards:
Anthony Dilella V, Trombone
Zander Hinkle, Alto Saxophone
Section Award: Trumpet
Tulpehocken High School
Matt Schrack, Director
Soloist Awards:
Samuel Joy, Tenor Saxophone
Colin Kaulback, Trumpet
Quentin Light, Trombone
Section Award: Rhythm
Wilson High School
JT Houser, Director
Soloist Awards:
Harrison Eck, Drums
Chris Rodriguez, Tenor Saxophone
Marcus Rodriguez, Tenor Saxophone
Jocelyn Rosinski, Alto Saxophone
Section Award: Rhythm
PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS
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OUTSTANDING SAXOPHONE SECTIONS
Conrad Weiser High School; Neil Lutz, Director
Oley Valley Middle School; Amy Powlus, Director
Dallastown High School; Justin Buer, Director
Cherry Hill East High School; Timothy Keleher, Director
Council Rock North High School, Greg Boccuti, DirectorOUTSTANDING TRUMPET SECTIONS
Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, DirectorOUTSTANDING TROMBONE SECTIONS
Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
Twin Valley High School; Rob BennettOUTSTANDING RHYTHM SECTIONS
Fleetwood High School; Elizabeth Mahovsky, Director
Egg Harbor Township High School; David Milnes, Director
Pennsbury High School Jazz Ensemble; Nicholas Terramani, Director
Cherry Hill East High School; Timothy Keleher, DirectorOUTSTANDING BRASS SECTIONS
Exeter Township High School; Lorraine Selke, DirectorOUTSTANDING SOLOISTS
Makenna Swist, vocals - Conrad Weiser High School; Neil Lutz, Director
Aurora Kishbaugh, vocals - Fleetwood High School; Elizabeth Mahovsky, Director
Lea Horne, tenor sax - Oley Valley Middle School; Amy Powlus, Director
Julie Cioffi, vocals - Dallastown High School; Justin Buer, Director
Donovan Cinron, bass - Garnet Valley High School; Steve Selfridge, Director
Chris De la Naya, drums - Egg Harbor Township High School; David Milnes, Director
Fatima Zigarra, vocals - Saucon Valley High School; Kaela Bitting, Director
Jordan Wolfe, trumpet - Exeter Township High School; Lorraine Selke, Director
Ella Stetler, trumpet - Muhlenberg Junior High School; John Evans, Director
Vivana Xu, alto saxophone - Phoenixville High School; Aaron Sobel, Director
Owen Spiegelberg, trumpet - Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
Jed Majikas, tenor saxophone - Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
Theo Hatton, saxophone - Pennsbury High School Jazz Ensemble; Nicholas Terramani, Director
Dan Cexair, piano - Cherry Hill East High School; Timothy Keleher, Director
Mira Wang, saxophone & clarinet - Cherry Hill East High School; Timohty Keleher, Director
Logan Ambs, flugelhorn - Council Rock North High School; Greg Boccuti, Director
Sophia Moyer, saxophone - Twin Valley High School; Rob Bennett, Director
