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

Amara

Amara 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.

JOYCE

Joyce 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 DIRECTOR

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. Click here for Jess' full bio. 

Meet our cfo 

Marliese ballon

​Marliese's muse in the pursuit of bass playing and jazz composition is Charles Mingus. Her current obsession is Louis Cole, a modern jazz musician composing irreverent pop music only a hair off of fourth wave jazz.

When not working as a banking professional or a musician, Marliese enjoys frogs, cooking too much soup, patronage of minor league sports and making bad decisions about cars. Click here for Marliese's full bio. 

Assistant Directors

Mary St. Laurent Sheehan

Maddie LANDERS

SBSO ASSISTANT MUSIC DIRECTOR
​Maddie was known as "the HOUSE" in high school because of her powerful, unexpectedly loud tone. After earning her bachelor's in music education at Gordon College, she spent a few years teaching music in public schools throughout New England. After receiving her Master's in  Arts Teaching at Bridgewater State, she stepped away from the public school setting to create her own specialized music studio. Click here for Maddie's full bio. ​

members of our orchestra

Please click on bolded names of members below for bios and more information. 
SheBop is currently seeking to add a pianist to our lineup.
We are accepting subs for all seats.
If interested in playing with us, please reach out. 
​Email: [email protected]. 
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