Copperas Cove ISD -

A group of five student-musicians in Copperas Cove has made history.

For the first time, students from S.C. Lee Jr. High earned spots the TMEA Region 8 All-Region Middle School Jazz Bands.

“We could not be prouder of the hard work these students put in to earn a spot in such a prestigious group,” said S.C. Lee Director of Bands Kenneth Marina. “This accomplishment speaks volumes about the level of talent we have here at S.C. Lee Jr. High and in Copperas Cove ISD.”

All-Region MS Jazz Band 1

• John Michael Thompson – 1^st-chair Bass Guitar, top overall chair

• Aaliyah Farnum – 2^nd-chair Tenor Saxophone

All-Region MS Jazz Band 2

• Michael Chandler – 1^st-chair Baritone Saxophone

• Messiah Lewis – 2^nd-chair Tenor Saxophone

• Jordan Willis – 2^nd-chair Trombone

These students participate in jazz band in addition to their regular band and any other extra-curricular activities they participate in. All five of these students also earned spots in the All-Region West Zone bands.

“I could not be more proud of each of these students for their historic accomplishment,” said Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins. “To excel in multiple areas is a nod to the hard work and dedication each of them and their teachers. I look forward to a bright future on the jazz stage in CCISD, with this as the launching point.”

These students will perform in the TMEA Region 8 Jazz Concert on Feb. 28^th at Temple High School.