At FHS, 10 students qualified for the Region 17 Jazz Ensembles, according to Jazz Director Julio Sanchez. Competition was held at Alvin Community College.
           Five include the following: David Alexander- Trumpet/Jazz 2; Bryan McCullogh- Tenor Trombone/Jazz 1; Michael Polak- Tenor Sax./Jazz 1; Josh Smith- Bass Guitar/Jazz 2; and Justin Strickland- Trumpet/Jazz 2.

          Five who advanced to area taping include the following: Cheryl Bueche- Bari. Sax/Jazz 1; Blake Disiere- Drums/Jazz 1; Erik Honore- Tenor Trombone/Jazz 1: Brian Meyer- Bass Trombone/Jazz )1;  and Scott Morse- Guitar/Jazz 1.
          A free clinic/concert will be held in November. No date has been set at this time.