Penn’s Jacob Retek named to All-State Jazz Ensemble

Jacob Retek, a senior band member at Penn High School, has been selected for the Indiana All-State Jazz Ensemble in the Alto Saxophone 1 spot. This ensemble will perform at the Indiana Music Education Association State Conference in Fort Wayne held January 12-13, 2023.

As the top Alto Saxophonist in the state, Retek has also been selected to perform as a member of the All-State Jazz Combo.

The All-State Jazz Ensemble will be under the direction of Alan Baylock, one of the most sought-after jazz composers and educators in the country and also the director of the multi-Grammy nominated One O’Clock Lab Band at the University of North Texas.