James Krempasky is a resident of Bridgewater and senior at Bridgewater-Raritan Regional High School. At BRHS, James is an active member of the music department, serving as principal Euphonium in the Wind Ensemble, horn sergeant for the Marching Band, lead trombone in the “Monday” Jazz Band, principal trombone in Symphony Orchestra, and bass section leader in the Symphonic Choir. His academic record includes honors and AP course and four years of High Honor Roll. Outside of school he has been a four-year member in NJMEA All State ensembles and six-year member in CJMEA Region bands. James has worked as a summer camp counselor and maintains a job as a church musician at St. James Episcopal Church of Upper Montclair where he serves as bass section leader of the choir. He is a member of the brass studio of Joe Eggebeen. Following in the footsteps of his parents and older sister, James will study music education in the fall and aspires to teach instrumental music at the secondary level.
Organization Name: New Jersey Music Educators Association
Award Title: All-State Band
Year: 2026