The StevensonHigh School jazz band hit a high note with statewide judges at a recent statewide competition.

The 22-member band was selected “Outstanding Combo” across all classifications at the 50^th annual Central Michigan University Jazz Weekend.

Other honors awarded to Stevenson include:

• The Big Band was chosen as the 2^nd Runner Up among 15 Class AA bands
• The Big Band's Saxophone Section was chosen as the 1^st Runner Up as the best section
• Senior Jimmy Esho was selected as the 2^nd Runner Up as an Outstanding Soloist on his trumpet.

 “It was a testament to the hard work of our Stevenson band students to have SHS represented in every award category,” said Michael Sekich, director of bands at Stevenson High School.

It’s been a great winter for the band. In January, the band was invited to perform at the historic Aretha’s Jazz Cafe at Music Hall.