In 2017, the South Carolina Band Directors Association approved a proposal to start the SCBDA Honors Jazz Combo that will perform as part of the Master Recital Concert at the SCMEA Conference in Columbia.
The audition procedures and play-along track downloads are available below. If you have any questions regarding the clinic or the auditions, please refer to the SCBDA Honors Jazz Combo section in the Jazz Committee portion of the handbook or contact Ronnie Ward.
2026 SCBDA HONORS JAZZ COMBO
Congratulations to the following students selected to participate this year!
| Name | School | Instrument | Grade |
| Micah Achevarra | Daniel High School | Alto Sax | 12 |
| Quinn Moore | Daniel High School | Tenor Sax | 12 |
| Liam Coyle | Wando High School | Trumpet | 11 |
| Josiah Achevarra | Daniel High School | Trombone | 11 |
| Dante Criscitiello | Charleston School of the Arts | Guitar | 11 |
| Olivia Kirtley | Ashley Ridge High School | Piano | 11 |
| River Nimocks | Stratford High School | Bass | 10 |
| Freddy Pleis | Stratford High School | Drum Set | 12 |
SCBDA HONORS JAZZ COMBO
Directors, please see the SCBDA Handbook for information concerning:
- Selection Process
- Wind Instrument Audition Requirements
- Guitar, Piano, Bass, & Vibe Audition Requirements
- Drum Set Audition Requirements
- Clinic and Performance Info
- Evaluation Rubric
Accompaniment Track Downloads
- 2026 Jazz Combo Winds Accomp
- 2026 Jazz Combo Bass Accomp
- 2026 Jazz Combo Drums Accomp
- 2026 Jazz Combo Piano, Guitar, & Vibes Accomp