Five Mars Area High School students have been selected for the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s District Jazz Band Festival, Feb. 17 to 18 at Slippery Rock University.

Students, who were chosen by solo auditions, include senior Alex Vedernikov, trumpet; junior Jennifer Morrison, trumpet; sophomore Carson Mahan, trombone; sophomore Jace Smith, bass; and freshman Carter Snyder, trombone.

The two-day festival will culminate in a public concert at 2 p.m. Feb. 18 in Miller Auditorium. Performances will feature Pennsylvania educators as guest conductors.

Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information, visit the PMEA District Five website, www.pmead5.com.