West Caldwell: High School Musicians Earn Spot in Honors Jazz Ensemble

Three students from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell auditioned, qualified and performed with the North Jersey Association for Jazz Education’s Honors Vocal Jazz Ensemble.

Seniors Regina Peters (soprano), Madeline Caracappa (alto), and Jenna DeVincenzo (alto) worked under the baton of conductor Doug Heyburn, performing five songs, some acapella and some accompanied by a rhythm ensemble.

Peters and Caracappa were featured soloists in “Charleston Alley”, arranged by Darmon Meader and performed by the New York Voices. Additional songs included “I’m Old Fashioned” and “I’ll Be Seeing You”.

The group performed at the North Jersey Region 1 Jazz Festival on Sunday, April 19, at Nutley High School.

Photo courtesy of Christine Corliss

Photo caption: Seniors Madeline Caracappa (alto), Regina Peters (soprano), and Jenna DeVincenzo (alto) recently auditioned, qualified and performed with the North Jersey Association for Jazz Education’s Honors Vocal Jazz Ensemble.