CNS students selected for prestigious All-County Jazz Festival

CNS is excited to be sending six students to the All-County Jazz Festival on March 28-29. These students auditioned alongside many others across the county. Being selected for this event requires a high level of musicality, preparation and responsibility, making it a significant honor. Only 24 students from across the county are chosen to participate in the vocal jazz group.

The vocal students will be working under renowned vocal jazz director Carol Jacobe, professor of vocal studies and director of the Jazzuits Vocal Jazz Ensemble at Le Moyne College.

Mark Morris will be sitting first chair trombone in the Junior High Jazz Ensemble. Mark currently plays first trombone with the CNS High School Jazz Ensemble.

The Onondaga County Music Educators Association (OCMEA) 2025 All-County Jazz Festival will be held at Christian Brothers Academy, with the concert beginning at 2 p.m. The program includes the Junior High Jazz Ensemble, Senior High Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Senior High Jazz Ensemble. All students are part of various CNS High School jazz ensembles under the direction of Danielle Rausa.