Ellsworth High School music director Joe Wainer, left, goes over last-minute details with his students in a classroom before they compete at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland High School on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Ellsworth High School jazz band members, including Sydney Hagarman, practice before competing at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland High School on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Ellsworth drummer Cameron Petros, a sophomore, carries one of his drums from a crowded elevator to the stage as they get ready to compete at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland High School on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Ellsworth juniors Justin Brown and Madison Young smile and wave to family members before going on stage at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland High School on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

The Ellsworth HS jazz band get directions on taking their places on stage as they compete at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland HS on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

The Ellsworth High School jazz band led by Joe Wainer competes at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland High School. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Ellsworth High School music director Joe Wainer leads his band at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland High School on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer

Members of the the Ellsworth High School jazz band compete at the 2015 MMEA High School Instrumental Music Jazz Festival at South Portland High School on Saturday. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer