Seth ’28 selected for Nashville Youth Jazz Ensemble
The eighth grader, who plays piano, auditioned with over 110 students and was one of the 44 students selected to join two 22-piece big band jazz performance ensembles.
By Holly Newsome, Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
Seth Hauser ’28 auditioned and earned a spot in the Nashville Youth Jazz Ensemble, an educational and performing jazz big band for Middle Tennessee students in Grades 8-12. Hauser was one of over 110 students who registered to audition for two 22-piece big band jazz performance ensembles. His selection as a pianist is an honor to celebrate. Nashville Youth Jazz Ensemble is a community-based nonprofit organization that supports jazz education, nurturing a love of the genre and providing a high-quality performance opportunity.
The Quiz Bowl team traveled to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to face several top teams from across the country at this year's South Warren Tournament. USN's second-place finish earned the team an invitation to the National Academic Quiz Tournaments' National Championships in May.
In an inspiring new initiative, USN's health care career spotlight, organized by Ruchika Ramachandran ’27 and Yvonne Wang ’27, brought a wealth of alumni back to the school for an evening of shared expertise and personal stories. This first-of-its-kind event was a great example of the power of connection, mentorship, and community evident throughout the USN community.
Ahead of the All Bands Winter Concert, students got to play for Larry Clark, the composer who arranged the holiday medley that the band will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 9 in Durnan Auditorium.
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