West Essex Middle School Music Students Recognized

It has been a very busy month for West Essex Choral and Musical groups, winning numerous awards. Several Middle School music groups and students received awards at the Dorney Park/Music Showcase. These include the MS Jazz Ensemble, which received a superior rating with a 97.3 score and best rhythmic section and outstanding soloist for Max Knopping and outstanding musician for Oliver Shaw. The MS Concert Band won the Grand Champion Award for best overall musical group, a 96.5 score and first place for best low brass section. Also at Dorney, the Middle School Jazz Choir received a first place superior rating and outstanding soloist awards for Thomas Cassera and Madelin Morales and the Middle School Chorus received first place superior and an outstanding soloist awards for Jayden Coldon. The MS Orchestra also received second place and a superior rating and outstanding cello section. Ryder Morello was named outstanding soloist for the MS Jazz Ensemble at the West Milford HS Jazz Ensemble Festival.