Adelphi High School Jazz Program receives top honors at the North Texas University Jazz Festival 8 members of the Adelphi HS Jazz program led by falculty members Dave Lobenstein and Doug Renoud competed at the 8th annual UNT Jazz festival in Addison, Texas April 2-4th. The ensemble submitted an entry tape in November 7 and was selected as one of the 8 finalists to perform for audjudication as well as compete for a featured performance at the festivals final night concert. 7 of the 8 were selected as outstanding soloists , and the ensemble was selected as the top performing group. Eric Miller, trombone, was also selected as the festival's most outstanding soloist. He was awarded a full scholarship to UNT's brass symposium to be held this summer. The high school program was started in 1996 and has gained a reputation on long island as one of the premier magnet programs for jazz. In addition to the high school program, Adelphi's college jazz ensemble, under the direction of Dave lobenstein, is completing it's third successful semester. The ensemble is open by audition to all memebers of the student body. Auditions are held at the beginning of each semester. Please contact the Adelphi Music Department at 516.877.4290 for more information.