Regional All-Star Middle School Combo

As part of our ongoing support for music education in schools, Monterey Jazz is excited to announce the 2025-26 Regional All-Star Middle School Combo. The All-Star ensemble members will have the benefit of working with some of the county’s best jazz educators.

Each all-star ensemble, featuring talented students from across Monterey County, rehearses twice a month in November through September. In the summer, the ensembles perform across Monterey County and far beyond, testing their chops on the bandstand while bringing great jazz music to the community.

2026 All-Star Middle School Combo Performance Schedule (tentative):
May: Community Concert at Del Monte Shopping Center, Monterey
June 25: Community Concert at York School, Monterey
September 25-27: 69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival

2026 Monterey Jazz Festival Regional All-Star Middle School Combo
Directed by Dr. Rob Klevan

Finn Connell-Bullis, Katherine Lawson, alto saxophone; Patrick Tulley, tenor saxophone; Dizzy Dewart-Wodell, trumpet; Claire Kobza, James Atanous, Katie Lee, trombone; Hudson Hamilton, Layla Iranmanesh, piano; Jason Chan, Serena Bergsma, bass; Otli Gonzalez, Kai Thomson, drums

Our talented students say it best!

Being a part of the MJF All-Star program has been an excellent experience!

Through three years in All-Stars, my son’s musical abilities and confidence have matured significantly.

Every time my daughter attends rehearsals, she feels inspired by her peers who possess remarkable musical talent. She expresses that being involved in jazz music offers a different form of inspiration for her musical journey. She truly enjoys the program. Thank you so much!”