Paul A. Jones III is a sophomore at Ridge View High School and plays the trumpet in the school band, but he also has another talent. Paul also plays keyboard for The Horizon Band. The Horizon Band is composed of four talented students from Richland School District One, Richland School District Two and Lexington Three. These students, under the guidance and encouragement of their parents and music teacher, have combined their talents into an entrepreneurial partnership that from a genre of music that ranges from gospel to R&B to the professional world of Jazz. These young artists have opened performances for such renowned artist as gospel singer CeCe Winans, professional jazz artist Najee, and American smooth jazz saxophonist and flutist and most recently, the band played for the Auntie Karen Foundation Master Class where Gladys Knight was dazzled by their talent and performance. The Horizon Band has traveled to other states to perform because their reputation for excellence preceded them and their exposure is increasing.
