Midwest Clinic Performing Organizations

Time:

Thursday
December, 17, 2026
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Location:

W196

Conductor

Harold Sedano

Performer Details

Performer Bio Synopsis

The RYSS Jazz Ensemble, representing Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success charter school in Houston, Texas, is a dynamic and growing program committed to excellence in jazz education and performance. Established in the fall of 2018, the program was founded with the mission of inspiring students through jazz while creating meaningful opportunities for artistic expression, collaboration, and cultural connection. Through the study and performance of jazz, students in the ensemble develop strong musicianship, discipline, and confidence while engaging with one of America’s most influential musical traditions. The group’s repertoire reflects a wide range of styles, honoring the rich history of jazz while embracing contemporary works. The RYSS Jazz Ensemble is an active presence in the Houston arts community, regularly performing at school functions, community events, and jazz festivals throughout the greater Houston area. As the program continues to grow, it remains dedicated to expanding access to jazz education as well as empowering the next generation.

RYSS Jazz Ensemble

Conductor's Bio

Harold Sedano, a native of Houston, Texas, began his musical journey in the second grade when he first picked up the cornet. His passion for music grew through his involvement in jazz band and his early exposure to drum corps during high school, experiences that ultimately led him to perform with Phantom Regiment, further shaping his musicianship and commitment to the marching arts. Sedano went on to attend the University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Performance. He later toured internationally in Japan for multiple summers as a performer with BLAST!, the Tony Award–winning theatrical production inspired by drum corps. Currently based in Houston, Sedano founded the jazz program at Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success Early College High School, where he continues to inspire and mentor young musicians. While teaching, he earned a Master’s degree in Jazz Pedagogy from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. In addition to his work as an educator, Sedano remains an active performer and is a member of the Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra. Through both education and performance, he is dedicated to expanding musical opportunities within his community, providing students with the same transformative experiences that shaped his own musical path.

Additional Directors

Josue Vasquez

Daniel Contreras

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RYSS Jazz Ensemble