Peter Strickland

Peter Strickland is a senior at Garfield High School, Class of 2024. He plays saxophone and clarinet, and is excited to be attending Loyola University New Orleans this fall.

Jazz

What it's really like to perform at the pinnacle of high school jazz

Peter Strickland

For high school jazz musicians, the annual Essentially Ellington competition is a big deal. Two Garfield High School students describe how attending is rewarding but isn't some mythological peak.