Mission
SheBop Swing Orchestra (SBSO) aims entertain, enrich, and expand the community through the captivating power of jazz music. We are an all-female identifying and non-binary jazz band committed to fostering equality, empowerment, and diversity within the jazz community. Through our live performances, educational initiatives, and advocacy efforts, we aim to provide equal opportunities for women to contribute to jazz, while creating a more inclusive and vibrant jazz community for all.
Vision
SheBop Swing Orchestra (SBSO) aims be a catalyst for change within the jazz industry, where gender equality is celebrated and diversity is embraced. We envision a future where women and non-binary individuals are recognized and respected as instrumental contributors to jazz, both on and off the stage. Through our unwavering commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and educational outreach, we aspire to inspire and empower future generations of jazz musicians, breaking down barriers and ensuring a more equitable and diverse jazz landscape. Together, we will redefine and reimagine the possibilities of jazz, fostering a harmonious, inclusive, and vibrant musical community for all to enjoy.
founders
AmaraAmara Lucci-McShain (she/her) is a saxophonist and arranger.
She lives in Holbrook with her wife Cristina, daughter Dylan, two furry family members, and sometimes nona, abuela, or abuelo (grandparents that live abroad). Click here for Amara's bio. |
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JOYCEJoyce Harrington, is a retired Director of Music. In Abington, she currently directs the Abington Community Band.
Joyce is an active free lance musicians, playing in pit orchestras across New England Click here for Joyce's bio. |
meet OUR MUSIC DIRECTORs
JESS DESTRAMP
SBSO MUSIC DIRECTOR
Jess is a freelance saxophone player and multi-instrumentalist in the Boston area. She has a passion for video game music as well as jazz. She is a staff member and educator at vgleadsheets.com, and has performed on the main stage at the MAGfest in Washington D.C. with the band DiscoCactus.
She is a frequent panelist, educator, and facilitator of jams at video game music conventions. Jess also performs with the Boston-based Saxyderms.
Jess is the Music Director of the SheBop Swing Orchestra.
Jess is a freelance saxophone player and multi-instrumentalist in the Boston area. She has a passion for video game music as well as jazz. She is a staff member and educator at vgleadsheets.com, and has performed on the main stage at the MAGfest in Washington D.C. with the band DiscoCactus.
She is a frequent panelist, educator, and facilitator of jams at video game music conventions. Jess also performs with the Boston-based Saxyderms.
Jess is the Music Director of the SheBop Swing Orchestra.
Mary St. Laurent Sheehan
SBSO ASSISTANT MUSIC DRIECTOR
Mary St. Laurent-Sheehan is a graduate of the Armed Forces School of Music and studied under the direction of Joseph Foley at Rhode Island College.
Mary is the principal trumpet with Narragansett Bay Symphony, and performs with the Ocean State Pops Orchestra, the Firebird Pops Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, the Flamingo Big Band, and the Marion Concert Band. Mary also enjoys performing in many of the local musicals in New England.
Mary is the assistant director of the SheBop Swing Orchestra
Mary St. Laurent-Sheehan is a graduate of the Armed Forces School of Music and studied under the direction of Joseph Foley at Rhode Island College.
Mary is the principal trumpet with Narragansett Bay Symphony, and performs with the Ocean State Pops Orchestra, the Firebird Pops Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John’s, the Tri-County Symphonic Band, the Flamingo Big Band, and the Marion Concert Band. Mary also enjoys performing in many of the local musicals in New England.
Mary is the assistant director of the SheBop Swing Orchestra
members of our orchestra
Please click on bolded names of members below for bios and more information.
SheBop is currently seeking to add talented trombonists and a pianist to our lineup.
If interested in playing will us, please reach out.
Email: [email protected].
If interested in playing will us, please reach out.
Email: [email protected].