Hopkinton High School senior Alper Rozy has an appetite for growing his musical abilities. “Alper has been one of our most musically curious students,” said HHS band director Craig Hay. “He is constantly studying jazz music and how he can play his saxophone.” Rozy performs in the school’s jazz ensemble and jazz lab, along with its concert, symphonic and pep bands. He also has performed with the Worcester Youth Jazz Orchestra and leads his own group, The Swinging Soup Quartet and Big Band.

The Arts Residency, sponsored by realtor Alan Connell, is a regular Hopkinton Independent feature. Every other week, Hopkinton Independent staff selects an individual to highlight following consultation with leaders in the local arts community.