Terrell Batiste

Terrell Batiste's love for music began in his childhood, growing up in the Lafitte Projects, where he was constantly surrounded by its infectious rhythms. He launched his musical career with the renowned Hot 8 Brass Band, spending 25 years touring and performing with them. His dedication and talent earned him a Grammy nomination, solidifying his place in the rich musical legacy of New Orleans.

Jett is a class of 2011 Roneagle and also a graduate of Xavier University with a major in Music Liberal Arts and a minor in Education. Jett is a former member of the Grammy nominated Hot 8 Brass Band as well as the 21st Century Brass Band. Jett also has his own band, Musical Expression. He is also a current member of the Sporty’s Brass Band. Ranging from brass instruments to drums and percussion, Jett can do it all musically. Jett also runs his own private lesson company called The Alijah Jett School of Music.

Hey, I’m Javan Carter a professional tuba player of 16 years. I am from New Orleans, Louisiana, born and raised. I’ve played Tuba in many brass bands out of New Orleans such as Rebirth brass band, Stooges Brass Band, young fellaz brass band, one mind brass band and many more. I am currently a tuba player in Sporty’s brass band. i’ve been a part of this band for about four years now. Outside of playing in New Orleans brass bands I also am a part of Solange knows band as her tuba player as well. Outside of me being a musician I am also an audio engineer. I own a recording studio in New Orleans call Dojo Studios, as well as being an Audio Engineer in sports broadcasting. I’ve been in sports broadcasting for about seven years now. Between music and broadcasting, I’ve traveled all around the world, and also have been producing music for local artist in New Orleans for years. Music and Audio has always been in my blood. I can remember as a child playing radio tunes on my toy instruments my mom got me for Christmas. I was only four years old when I got my first toy piano, and I naturally heard the tones of the music with my ears and figured out which notes they were on the piano. I have a natural ear for sound and is always looking for ways to sharpen my natural talent and experience new opportunities.

Squirrel has been playing Trombone professionally for the last 12 years which is rare because he began at the age of 30 being born on October 3,1982..His love of music has carried him through many obstacles along his journey..Playing in many bands in New Orleans he has found a home at Sportys Brass Band where they have build a reputation in the city of New Orleans not just as one of the top bands in the city but with a distinctive sound that's undeniable.