GETJAZZED@BERKS

JAZZ HORIZONS FESTIVAL AT THE
BOSCOV’S BERKS JAZZ FEST

march 24-25, 2026

2026 JAZZ HORIZONS festival:
MARCH 24-25, 2026

Since 2023, Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest has invited STUDENTS to take the main stage for a truly world-class jazz education experience. All ensemble skill levels middle school through high school are welcome, as we take jazz education to a whole new level through getJazzed@berks!

Observe the pros.

Learn from the pros.

Perform like the pros.

Participating ensembles have the rare opportunity to take the main stage of the Grand Ballroom of the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton Reading during the world-renowned Boscov’s Berks Jazz Fest, receiving real-time commentary and feedback from professional musicians and collegiate educators from across the nation. Following the performance, students are treated to an immediate clinic by one of the professionals who provides feedback, advice, and tips to help each ensemble and student reach their full potential. Throughout the day, students have opportunities to enjoy performances, check out the marketplace, participate in jam sessions, and learn through masterclasses. Join an experience like no other and getJazzed@berks in 2025!

Registration is now open for the 2026 GETJAZZED JAZZ HORIZONS FESTIVAL! ONLY COMPLETED FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Receipt of the Registration Fee officially reserves your spot on the schedule. Registration Fee of $300/Berks County Schools and $450/non-Berks County schools must be received within 30 days of submission of this form. If not received, your application will be deleted, and you’ll need to re-register.

REGARDING MEALS & SNACKS: Schools may bring their own lunch, beverages and snacks which can be stored with your equipment. Snacks and water will be available for purchase on site. If you want to order lunch through the DoubleTree, you’ll contact them directly. Contact info will be provided closer to the event date.

QUESTIONS? Contact the GETJAZZED Co-Chairs: Mike Eben/610-914-5367 or Millie Eben/610-334-4635

TO THE DIRECTOR:

Before proceeding, have the following information at hand:

• School name and address

• Director name, email, cell phone (direct phone to you)

• Name of group

• Number of students in your group

• Berks County or non-Berks County School

• Are you paying online now or within 30 days; or are you mailing a check?

OUTSTANDING SAXOPHONE SECTIONS
Conrad Weiser High School; Neil Lutz, Director
Oley Valley Middle School; Amy Powlus, Director
Dallastown High School; Justin Buer, Director
Cherry Hill East High School; Timothy Keleher, Director
Council Rock North High School, Greg Boccuti, Director
OUTSTANDING TRUMPET SECTIONS
Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
OUTSTANDING TROMBONE SECTIONS
Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
Twin Valley High School; Rob Bennett
OUTSTANDING RHYTHM SECTIONS
Fleetwood High School; Elizabeth Mahovsky, Director
Egg Harbor Township High School; David Milnes, Director
Pennsbury High School Jazz Ensemble; Nicholas Terramani, Director
Cherry Hill East High School; Timothy Keleher, Director
OUTSTANDING BRASS SECTIONS
Exeter Township High School; Lorraine Selke, Director
OUTSTANDING SOLOISTS
Makenna Swist, vocals - Conrad Weiser High School; Neil Lutz, Director
Aurora Kishbaugh, vocals - Fleetwood High School; Elizabeth Mahovsky, Director
Lea Horne, tenor sax - Oley Valley Middle School; Amy Powlus, Director
Julie Cioffi, vocals - Dallastown High School; Justin Buer, Director
Donovan Cinron, bass - Garnet Valley High School; Steve Selfridge, Director
Chris De la Naya, drums - Egg Harbor Township High School; David Milnes, Director
Fatima Zigarra, vocals - Saucon Valley High School; Kaela Bitting, Director
Jordan Wolfe, trumpet - Exeter Township High School; Lorraine Selke, Director
Ella Stetler, trumpet - Muhlenberg Junior High School; John Evans, Director
Vivana Xu, alto saxophone - Phoenixville High School; Aaron Sobel, Director
Owen Spiegelberg, trumpet - Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
Jed Majikas, tenor saxophone - Pennsbury High School Concert Jazz Band; Francis Carpino, Director
Theo Hatton, saxophone - Pennsbury High School Jazz Ensemble; Nicholas Terramani, Director
Dan Cexair, piano - Cherry Hill East High School; Timothy Keleher, Director
Mira Wang, saxophone & clarinet - Cherry Hill East High School; Timohty Keleher, Director
Logan Ambs, flugelhorn - Council Rock North High School; Greg Boccuti, Director
Sophia Moyer, saxophone - Twin Valley High School; Rob Bennett, Director