GETJAZZED@BERKS

SCHOLASTIC FESTIVAL AT THE
BOSCOV’S BERKS JAZZ FEST

APRIL 8-9, 2025

2025 scholastic festival:
APRIL 8-9

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 university 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!

Past clinicians have included: Carol Albert, Randy Brecker, Brian Bromberg, Dan Cherry, Al Chez, Paul Colombo, Ray Fuller, Matt Gallagher, Everette Harp, Randy Kapralick, Kevin Kjos, David Lazorcik, Bobby Lyle, Eric Marienthal, Frank Mazzeo, Tony Moore, Andrew Neu, Matt Niess, Pat Patrillo, Jonathan Ragonese, John Riley, Albert Rivera, Gabriel Severn, Rob Stoneback, and Gerald Veasley.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 getjazzed@berks SECTIONS AND SOLOISTS
WHO WERE RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE!

The following soloist and sections were given awards by the judges during the two-day Scholastic Festival April 8 and 9 which took place at the DoubleTree. Judges were: Albert Rivera, Luques Curtis, Zaccai Curtis, Gerald Veasley, Eric Marienthal.

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, Director

OUTSTANDING TRUMPET SECTIONS
Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director

OUTSTANDING TROMBONE SECTIONS
Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
Twin Valley High School; Rob Bennett, Director

OUTSTANDING RHYTHM SECTIONS
Fleetwood High School; Elizabeth Mahovsky, Director
Egg Harbor Township High School; David Milnes, Director
Pennsbury High School Jazz Ensemble; Nicholas Terramani, Director

OUTSTANDING BRASS SECTIONS
Exeter Township High School; Lorraine Selke, Director

OUTSTANDING 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