“Music is the soul of Louisiana and nowhere is that more true than in the New Orleans area. It has the power to inspire, to evoke memories, to teach and to heal. Jefferson Parish Sheriff Newell Normand is harnessing the power of music to do those things and more with the JPSO Band of Excellence.
The band, under the guidance of director Hezikiah Brinson and assistant director John Summers is in its infancy stages with approximately 30 members, but plans are to grow to 200 strong. Jefferson Parish youth between the ages of 13-19 are eligible to apply to the band.”
