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Four MJH students earn outstanding solo awards at ISSMA jazz contest

Recently, the choral and instrumental jazz ensembles from McCulloch Junior High took home gold ratings along with several soloist awards from ISSMA’s annual district jazz competition. 

Jazz band

This ensemble competed on March 6 at Kokomo High School and earned a Gold rating. In addition, one student also earned Outstanding Solo recognition: Micah Wayman, eighth grade.

photo - MJH jazz band at ISSMA competition March 2026

Jazz choir

This ensemble competed on March 7th at Western High School and earned a Gold with Distinction rating. In addition, four students also earned Outstanding Solo recognition:

  • Zoey Allen, seventh grade
  • Myla Dunston, eighth grade
  • Cecilia Hancock, eighth grade
  • Micah Wayman, eighth grade

photo - MJH jazz choir at ISSMA competition March 2026

Above, the MJH jazz choir with their Gold with Distinction award from ISSMA Jazz Competition in March 2026. Below, Outstanding Solo award winners, from left, Zoey Allen, Myla Dunston, Micah Wayman, and Cecilia Hancock.

photo - MJH jazz choir at ISSMA competition March 2026 - outstanding soloists