A Heritage student earned first placement for All-Region Jazz.

On Nov. 6 at Bentonville High School, Josh Torres (11), beat out students from Bentonville in All-Region, earning 1st band 1st chair for saxophone.

“All I made sure to do is to be confident in myself and not worry about anybody else’s mindset or audition,” said Torres, who is also a drum major for the marching band.

Both his fellow band mates are very proud of this achievement.

“I’m so proud of how far I have seen him grow,” said Joselyn Canales (11). “His achievements show how much talent and dedication he has for music.”

The Pride of Heritage director agrees and had high expectations for Torres going into All-Region. 

“He has exceptional musicality, and I expected nothing less,” Band Director Christopher Richard said.

Torres was not the only member of the Heritage jazz band to make All-Region. For senior high, Bodhi Hollis (12) made 2nd band 5th chair on trumpet, and for junior high, Isaac Barrientos (9) made 2nd band 1st chair on trumpet.