Michael Wang has put in countless hours over the past six years toward perfecting his passion – jazz trombone – and the hard work is paying off.

Michael, a senior at Rio Americano High School, has been selected to participate in the renowned Grammy Camp – Jazz Session, an intensive, weeklong program open to only 30 of the most talented youth musicians in the country.

In February, Wang will travel to Los Angeles to perform and study with some of the industry’s top musicians – including Grammy-winning artists – not to mention also attend the Grammy Awards and play at its after-party. Michael said his selection is a big confidence-booster toward his success as a musician.

“Michael lives and breathes music,” Rio band director Josh Murray said. “Michael is a young man of few words, but he speaks brilliantly through his music. He's one of the most unique and amazing people I have ever known.”