2022 Master Recital & Jazz Combo

Congratulations to SCBDA’s Master Recital Finalists for their outstanding performance at the 2022 SCMEA Professional Development Conference.

Award Winners (Left to Right): Derek Thompson – Northwestern HS – 3rd Place Tie
Ellakyn Brinkley – Aiken HS – 3rd Place Tie
Angelina Lanza – St. James HS – 2nd Place
John Lee – Lexington HS – 1st Place

Click here for a program from the event!

A special thanks and shout-out are also due for the 2022 SCBDA Honors Jazz Combo for their swingin’ performance at the Master Recital Event.

SCBDA Honors Jazz Combo
Jordan Hutcherson, Alto Saxophone – Socastee High School
Augustus Hedden, Tenor Saxophone – D.W. Daniel High School
Tyler Crownover, Trumpet – D.W. Daniel High School
Wade Groff, Trombone – D.W. Daniel High School

Dr. Robert Gardiner, Clinician
Mr. Mark Yost, SCBDA Jazz chair

Thank you to the following USC Students for providing the rhythm section for the Combo:

Nick Vlandis, Piano
Derrick Vaz, Bass
Kris Phelps, Drums