All Star Alumni

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2022-23 

Saxophones: Alex Pedherney, Camryn Spallino, Phillip Darley, Alex Tadeson, Josh Heidrich
Trumpets: Hunter Logue, Katherine D’Agostino, Sebastien Puerto, Jenna Moulton
Trombones: Cindy He, Evan Borrelli, Henry Sun, Isis Ramirez-Khokhar (not pictured)
Rhythm section: Nikita Golev (piano), Simon Dean Groves (guitar), Christian Filice (bass), Dylan Matsuda (drums)
Vocalist: Claire Gaumond
Director: Allan Gaumond

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2021-22 

Saxophones: Samantha Potts, Alex Pedherney, Phillip Darley, Alex Tadeson, Josh Heidrich
Trumpets: Miles Koseleci-Vieira, Katherine D’Agostino, Isis Ramirez-Khokhar
Trombones: Lucas Komljenovic, Miriam Dushoff, Evan Borrelli
Rhythm section: Reuben Oldejans (piano), Philip Luke (bass), Ben O’Rourke (drums)
Director: Allan Gaumond
Guest: Pat LaBarbera

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2020-21

Saxophones: Samantha Potts, Charlie Wong, Phillip Darley, Alex Tadeson, Julie Taylor
Trumpets: Miles Koseleci-Vieira, Katherine D’Agostino, Sarah Wittchen, Shannon McDougall (alumnus)
Trombones: Evan Borrelli, Miriam Dushoff, Lucas Komljenovic, Maddie James (alumnus)
Rhythm Section: James Tang (piano), Liam Ernst-Selway (bass), Ben O’Rourke (drums)
Vocalist: Camilla Hepner
Director: Allan Gaumond

 Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2019-20

Saxophones: Elan Yaphe, Jace Alloway, Phillip Darley, Samantha Potts, Julie Taylor
Trumpets: Matthew Clement, Katherine D’Agostino, Miles Koseleci-Vieira, Sarah Wittchen
Trombones: Maddie James, Miriam Dushoff, Isis Ramirez-Khokhar
Rhythm Section: Zack Ferns (piano), Liam Ernst-Selway (bass), Sabian Crosswell (drums)
Vocalists: Meaghan Bender, Riley MacNab
Director: Allan Gaumond

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2018-19

Saxophones: Nigel Luke, Charlie Wong, Jace Alloway, Jakob Durst, Julie Taylor
Trumpets: Katherine D’Agostino, Megan Jutting, Isis Ramirez-Khokhar, Sima Abdullah
Trombones: Maddie James, Ben Parker, Emmett Martindale
Rhythm Section: Phillip Darley (piano), Garrett Lajoie (guitar), Spencer Murray (bass), Ben Culver (drums)
Vocalists: Mahima Akshinthala, Ethan Jones
Director: Allan Gaumond

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2018-19

Saxophones: Jessica Linton, Cameron, McKerracher, Nigel Luke, Kevin Bonneau, Spencer Murray
Trumpets: Rob Sheurt, Savannah Blaze, Shannon McDougall
Trombones: Andrew Ripenburg, Sophie Cooper-Herd
Rhythm Section: Phillip Darley (piano), Graysen Hagin (guitar), Jaden Raso (bass), Ben Culver (drums)
Vocalists: Avery Schmalz, Ethan Jones
Directors: Allan Gaumond, Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2016-17

Saxophones: Kevin Bonneau, Steven Lee, Nigel Luke, Cam Draper, Robbie Sager
Trumpets: Ben Torres-Kulik, Savannah Blaze, Jeff Plumbley (brass coach), Rabekah Heintzman
Trombones: Leslie Cifuentes, Andrew Ripenburg
Rhythm Section: Nik Hirst (piano), Dyheim Stewart (guitar), Jaden Raso (bass), Adam Inrig (drums)
Vocalists: Danielle Doel, Ethan Jones
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2015-16

Saxophones: Tim Bangma, Bryan Huck, Michael Morabito, Cameron Draper, Rob Sager
Trumpets: Rabekah Heintzman, Max Forster (Guest), Jeff Plumbley, Mark Bissessar, Matt Smith (absent)
Trombones: Krystina McPherson, Matthew Lockhart, Andrew Ripenburg, Derek Chen
Rhythm Section: Alex Tomowich (piano), Dyheim Stewart (guitar), Olivia Brown (bass), Jonathan Pascoal (drums)
Vocalist: Danielle Doel
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2014-15

Saxophones: Tim Bangma, Taylor Maslin, Lauren Vrbanic, Bryan Huck, Courtney Weavers
Trumpets: Max Forster (guest), Mark Bissessar, George Murga-Martinez, Hannah Sholtz, Matt Smith
Trombones: Matthew Lockhart, Krystina McPherson, Aidan Sibley (guest), Melody Greaves, Sadisha Galippatti
Rhythm Section: Justin Golan (piano), Scott Taplay (guitar), Jill McKenna (bass), Brandon Munro (drums)
Vocalist: Candace Walkes
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2013-14

Saxophones: Tim Bangma, Luke Downton, Lauren Vrbanic, Courtney Weavers, Brittany Craig
Trumpets: Rachel Laurat, Mark Bissessar, Jeff Plumbley, George Murga-Martinez, Chad Buisman
Trombones: Sadisha Gallipatti, Krystina McPherson, Daniel Greaves, Andrew Scott
Rhythm Section:  Justin Golan (piano), Dan Pitt (guitar), Jill McKenna (bass), Patrick Armstrong (drums)
Vocalist: Carine Diverlus
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2012-13

Saxophones: Luke Downton, Courtney Weavers, Corey McBride, Brittany Craig, Andrew Marcaccio
Trumpets: Rachel Laurat, Max Forster, Mark Bissessar, Jeff Plumbley
Trombones: Sadisha Gallipatti, Rebekah Pullen, Naomi Pullen, Daniel Greaves, Andrew Scott
Rhythm Section: Josh Smiley (piano), Dan Pitt (guitar), Mike DeiCont (bass), Mike Rajna (drums)
Vocalist: Candace Walkes
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2011-12

Saxophones: Stuart Feenstra, Graham Finlay, Corey McBride, Chris Willms, Andrew McCormick
Trumpets: Meaghan Lardie, Max Forster, Jeff Plumbley, Dylan Devries, Alex Fowler
Trombones: Rebekah Pullen, Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries, Naomi Pullen, Kyle Champion, Brandon Roberts, Andrew Scott
Rhythm Section: Josh Smiley (piano), Michael Derma (guitar), Yvonne Roberts (bass), Mike Rajna (drums)
Vocalists:  Ruthie Pytka-Jones, Candace Walkes
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2010-11

Saxophones: Stuart Feenstra, Graham Finlay, Chris Willms, Andrew Smart, Andrew McCormick
Trumpets: Tom Finn, Meaghan Lardie, Matthew Howe, Jeff Plumbley, David Baldry
Trombones: Rebekah Pullen,Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries, Naomi Pullen, Kyle Champion, Brandon Roberts, Andrew Scott
Rhythm Section: Jordan Milko (piano), Michael Derma (guitar), Yvonne Roberts (bass), Mark Ballyk (drums)
Vocalists: Ruthie Pytka-Jones, Kaleigh Gorka
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2009-10

Saxophones: Stuart Feenstra, Graham Finlay, Chris Willms, Andrew Smart, Andrew McCormick
Trumpets: Tristian DiFrancesco, Nathan Travis, Matthew Howe, Kyle Arsenault, Jeff Plumbley
Trombones: Natasha Burtenshaw-deVries, Naomi Pullen, Eric Hawkins, Andrew Scott
Rhythm Section: Jordan Milko (piano), Rob Chapman (guitar), Yvonne Roberts (bass), Mike Yates (drums)
Vocalists: Ruthie Pytka-Jones, Kaleigh Gorka
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2008-09

Saxophones: Wes Khurana, Stephen Lee, Graham Finlay, Andrew Smart, Andrew McCormick
Trumpets: Nathan Travis, Kyle Arsenault, Jeff Plumbley, Aaron Hutchinson
Trombones: Ruth-Anne Baldry, Rebekah Pullen, Eric Hawkins. Andrew Scott
Rhythm Section: Jordan Milko (piano), Rob Chapman (guitar), Yvonne Roberts (bass), Michael Yates (drums)
Vocalists: Kaleigh Gorka, Josephine Biundo
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2007-08

Saxophones: Wes Khurana, Richard Page, Graham Finlay, Andrew Smart, Stephen Lee
Trumpets: Tyler Nelson, Matthew Willett, Matthew Gray-Smith, Jeff Plumbley
Trombones: Rebekah Pullen, Nick Howe, Mike Debowski, Kathryn Scobie, Carlye Oda
Rhythm Section: Jordan Milko (piano), Robert Chapman (guitar), Yvonne Roberts (bass), Mike Yates (drums)
Vocalists: Samantha Walkes, Kaila Campisi
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2006-07

Saxophones: Victoria Haykin, Richard Page, Jennifer Mullet, Greg Armstrong, Andrew Smart
Trumpets: Tyler Nelson, Kyle Arsenault, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff Plumbley, Denis Yeung
Trombones: Steve McFarlane, Rebekah Pullen, Mike Debowski, Kathryn Scobie, Christian McFarlane, Aidan Sibley
Rhythm Section: Regan Cairns (piano), Seamus Carling (guitar), Paul Shannon (bass), Brayden McCluskey (drums)
Vocalists: Josephine Biundo, Clara Klein
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2005-06

Saxophones: Victoria Haykin, Simon Oczkowski, Richard Page, Jennifer Mullet, Andrew Smart
Trumpets: Thomas Sanderson, Kyle Arsenault, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff Plumbley, Adrian Liu
Trombones: Steve McFarlane, Naeem Mohammed, Kathryn Scobie, Justin Williams, Christian McFarlane, Aidan Sibley
Rhythm Section: Regan Cairns (piano), Seamus Carling (guitar), Paul Shannon (bass), Brayden McCluskey (drums)
Vocalists: Rosanna Riverso, Clara Klein
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2004-05

Saxophones: Victoria Haykin, Simon Oczkowski, Richard Page, Matt Weil, Jennifer Mullet
Trumpets: Max Schuler, Kathleen Crowley, Jeff Plumbley, Astra Teo, Adrian Liu
Trombones: Stefan Cornish, Naeem Mohammed, Kathryn Scobie, Justin Williams, Christian Veenstra
Rhythm Section: Zach Weil (piano), Seamus Carling (guitar), Paul Shannon (bass), Cory Snider (drums)
Vocalist: Clara Klein
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2003-04

Saxophones: Matt Weil, Kevin Matthews, Jonathan Hunter, Jennifer Mullet, Adam Kawai
Trumpets: Mike Woodrow, Laura Mercey, Kathleen Crowley, Astra Teo, Adrian Liu
Trombones: Steve McFarlane, Naeem Mohammed, Justin Williams, Christian Veenstra, Christian McFarlane
Rhythm Section: Zach Weil (piano), Tavis Weir (guitar), Crystal Parsisson (bass), Cory Snider (drums)
Vocalists: Sarena Paton, Sarah Ruba
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2002-03

Saxophones: Mike Dwyer, Martin Eckart, Cassandra Muraca, Bety Galan, Adam Kawai
Trumpets: Peter Golini, Jesse Malone, Jacob Henry, Ben Malone
Trombones: Steve McFarlane, Naeem Mohammed, Justin Williams, Craig Wilkinson, Christian Veenstra
Rhythm Section: Zach Weil (piano), Thom Gill (guitar), Crystal Parsisson (bass), Max Henry (drums)
Vocalists: Sarena Paton, Sarah Ruba
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2001-02

Saxophones: Martin Eckart, Francis Smith, Cassandra Muraca, Bety Galan, Adam Kawai
Trumpets: Troy Dowding, Peter Golini, Jesse Malone, Ben Malone
Trombones: Steve McFarlane, Naeem Mohammed, Justin Williams, Craig Wilkinson, Christian Veenstra
Rhythm Section: Ethan Post (piano), Thom Gill (guitar), Justin Dunlop (bass), Simon Gill (drums)
Vocalist: Robyn Pauhl
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 2000-01

Saxophones: Simon Oczkowiski, Martin Eckart, Cassandra Muraca, Bety Galan, Adam Kawai
Trumpets: Troy Dowding, Tim Hart, Peter Golini, Karim Velani, Jesse Malone
Trombones: Naeem Mohammed, Justin Williams, Christian Veenstra, Chris Skrzyk
Rhythm Section: Dylan Roberts (piano), Elisha Denburg (guitar), Andrew Eckart (bass), Adam Coolsaet (drums)
Vocalist: Robyn Pauhl
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1999-2000

Saxophones: Tony Peebles, Simon Oczkowaki, Jonathan Lindhorst, Jessica Dooley, Allison Burgess
Trumpets: Troy Dowding, Peter Golini, Mike Falla, Josh Grossman, Jesse Malone
Trombones: Kristin Roe, Joe Biro, Chris Skrzyk, Chris Richardson, Carla Klassen
Rhythm Section: Dylan Jervis (piano), Dan Cross (guitar), Michael Herring (bass), Ryan Granville-Martin (drums)
Vocalist: Diana Panton
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1998-99

Saxophones: Tony Peebles, Jessica Dooley, David Morris, Dave Haraman, Allison Burgess
Trumpets: Troy Dowding, Owen Lumley, Mike Falla, Kathleen Crowley, Aaron Iscoe
Trombones: Kristine Roe, Joe Biro, Dan Lagan, Chris Skrzyk, Carla Klassen
Rhythm Section: Ernesto Cervini (piano), Dan Cross (guitar), Mark McIntyre (bass), Dave MacDougall (drums)
Vocalist: Diana Panton
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1997-98

Saxophones: Tony Peebles, David Morris, Chris Gale, Allison Burgess, Allan Gaumond
Trumpets: Steve Collett, Paul McGarr, Nora Nolan, Mike Falla, Kathleen Crowley
Trombones: Stan Czajkowsky, Matt Kerestes, Joe Biro, Chris Skrzyk, Carla Klassen
Rhythm Section: Adrean Farrugia (piano), Dan Cross (guitar), James Gannett (bass), Sly Juhas (drums)
Vocalists: Lisa Toth, Diana Panton
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1996-97

Saxophones: Matt Weil, Katie Ardeline, Elaine Mead, Allison Burgess, Allan Gaumond
Trumpets: Paul McGarr, Owen Lumley, Kathleen Crowley, Glenn Lavender, Craig Sheridan
Trombones: Stan Czajkowsky, Joe Biro, Dave Horachek, Chris Skrzyk, Carla Klassen
Rhythm Section: Dan Snaith (piano), Chris Wheeler (guitar), Mark McIntyre (bass), Sly Juhas (drums)
Vocalist: Diana Panton
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1995-96

Saxophones: Sal Rosselli, Matt Weil, Katie Ardeline, Elaine Mead, Allan Gaumond
Trumpets: Paul McGarr, Owen Lumley, Mike Falla, Kathleen Crowley, Craig Sheridan
Trombones: William Monterroza, Stan Czajkowsky, Matt Kerestes, Joe Biro, Chris Skrzyk
Rhythm Section: Adrean Farrugia (piano), Chris Wheeler (guitar), Jeff Ghaznavi (bass), David Simpson (drums)
Vocalist: Diana Panton
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1994-95

Saxophones: Sal Rosselli, Matt Weil, Katie Ardeline, Chris Gale (absent),Bryan Hayes, Allan Gaumond
Trumpets: Owen Lumley, Mike Falla, Matthew Root, Craig Sheridan, Adrian Taylor
Trombones: William Monterroza, Stephen Ruttan, Joe Biro, Jason Pratt, Dave Horachek, Chris Skrzyk
Rhythm Section: Adrean Farrugia (piano), Jeremy Binns (guitar), Randy Brodeur (bass), David Simpson (drums)
Vocalists: Tania Bove, Diana Panton
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1993-94

Saxophones: Sal Rosselli, Kirk McNally, Katie Ardeline, Bryan Hayes, Angie Koch
Trumpets: Owen Lumley, Mike Falla, Matthew Root, Craig Sheridan, Adrian Taylor
Trombones: William Monterroza, John Crechiola, Joe Biro, Jason Pratt, Dave Burrows
Rhythm Section: David Braid (piano), Jeremy Binns (guitar), Shawn Adams (bass), Chris Roebuck (drums)
Vocalists: Tania Bove, Diana Panton
Director: Russ Weil

Hamilton All Star Jazz Band 1992-93

Saxophones: Sarah Woodside, Mary Beth Ancheta, Kirk McNally, Katie Ardeline, Angie Koch
Trumpets: Steve Collett, Owen Lumley, Mike Falla, Matthew Root, Craig Sheridan
Trombones: William Monterroza, Michael Kearns, John Crechiola, Jason Pratt, Dave Burrows
Rhythm Section: David Braid (piano), Shawn Adams (bass), Chris Roebuck (drums), Simon Woodside (percussion)
Vocalists: Tania Bove, Diana Panton
Sound: Barron Chung
Director: Russ Weil

Saxophones: Sharon Vandevrie, Sarah Woodside, Sandra Henry, Nina Andic, Mary Beth Ancheta
Trumpets: Steve Collett, Paul McGarr, Mike Falla, Greg Doesburg, Craig Sheridan
Trombones: Michael Kearns, John Crechiola, Dave Burrows, Boji Vukojev
Rhythm Section: Steve Daniluk (Percussion), Jonathan Feldman (Piano), David Simpson (Drums), Dan Cross (Guitar), Chris Banks (Bass)
Vocalists: Shari Dunn, Erin Reid
Director: Russ Weil

Saxophones: Sharon Vandevrie, Nina Andic, Mike Bland, Dan Purdy, Dale Chapman
Trumpets: Steve Collett, Scott Corkill, Ray Kovarik, Rachael Spoelstra, Paul McGarr
Trombones: Michael Kearns, Karl Harris, Josh Brown, Andrea Soos
Rhythm Section: Jonathan Feldman (Piano), Jody Batrynchuk (Percussion), Greg Hobbs (Guitar), Chris Lamont (Drums), Chris Banks (Bass)
Vocalist: Shari Dunn
Director: Russ Weil

Saxophones: Garrett Kovarik, Dave Gretzinger, Dale Chapman, Chris Gale, Caesar Boiago
Trumpets: Steve Collett, Sandy Lynn, Paul McGarr, Chris Kenaszchuk
Trombones: Ruth Bishop, Michael Kearns, Keith Davies, Karl Harris, Andrea Soos
Rhythm Section: Ian Howells (Piano), David Simpson (Drums), Clark Johnston (Bass), Chris Lamont (Drums)
Vocalists: Maia Aziz, Karen Ancheta
Director: Russ Weil

Saxophones: Vandana Sharma, Tamara Holmes, Doug Thoman, Dave Gretzinger, Chris Gale
Trumpets: Ray Lovarik, Paul McGarr, Darren Johnston, Colin Lapsley, Chris Kenaszchuk
Trombones: Richard Persadie, Phil Austin, James Gray, David Young, Andrea Soos
Rhythm Section: Garrett Kovarik (Piano), Clark Johnston (Bass), Chris Lamont (Drums)
Vocalist: Maia Aziz
Director: Russ Weil
Associate Director: Bill Holinaty

Saxophones: Vandana Sharma, Tamara Holmes, Neil Yamamoto, Michael Coates, Doug Thoman
Trumpets: Steve Cooke, Ray Kovarik, Kevin Dunklee, Darren Johnston, Colin Lapsley, Chris Kenaszchuk
Trombones: Steve Moffat, Rowan Bell, Phil Rayment, Jeff Brown, Jason Kropp
Rhythm Section: Tyler Mokren (bass), Richard Allen (Percussion), Joel Haynes (Drums), Bruce Tournay (Piano)
Vocalist: Leona Byrne
Director: Russ Weil
Associate Director: Bill Holinaty

Saxophones: Sandi Cornies, Michael Coates, Jason Squire, Ian Babb, Anthony Roberts
Trumpets: Tanya Sanders, Steve Cooke, Mark Fletcher, Jo Taylor, Darren Johnston
Trombones: Steve Moffat, Steve Butterworth, Jeff Brown, Jason Kropp, Fraser Firth
Rhythm Section: Tyler Mokren (Bass), Todd Lumley (Piano), Mike Stewart (Drums), Joe Fitos (Drums)
Vocalist: Leona Bryne
Director: Russ Weil

Saxophones: Mike Filice, John Lewis, Ian Babb, Dan Thompson, Anthony Roberts
Trumpets: Steve Cooke, Michael Curwin, Mark Fletcher, Jason Logue , Debbie Lee
Trombones: Steve Moffat, Peter Sinclair, Ginene Haslam, Christian Gundlack
Rhythm Section: Todd Lumley (Piano), Peter Goindi (Drums), Matthew Yethon (Bass), Joe Fitos (Drums)
Director: Russ Weil

Saxophones: John Lewis, Jay Stewart, Darren Blundell, Dan Thompson, Anushya Dharmaratnam
Trumpets: Scott Mercer, Michael Curwin, Jenny Simac, Jason Logue, Dave Olds
Trombones: Rob Hathaway, Ray Nogami, Peter Sinclair, Don Laurie, Craig Hutton
Rhythm Section: Peter Goindi (Drums), Paul McCulloch (Bass), Joe Fitos (Drums), Jason Squire (Piano), Barry Turner (Guitar)
Director: Russ Weil