Robbinsville High School junior Aidan Ni has been selected to perform with the 2026 New Jersey All-State Band as an alto saxophonist, earning one of the state’s highest honors for student musicians.
Ni has played the saxophone for nearly seven years and serves as lead alto in the Robbinsville High School Jazz Band.
He is also the “Sax Sergeant” in the Robbinsville Raven Regiment Marching Band and performs bass saxophone with the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey.
“When I first picked up the saxophone, I never imagined it would become such a big part of my life,” Ni said. “I fell in love with the instrument and truly enjoy dedicating so much of my time to music.”
Ni credited the guidance of his private instructor, Dr. Jordan Smith, and Robbinsville High School Band Director Birch Wilson, who encouraged him to audition for the All-State Band.
He also credited his mother for supporting his musical career with “endless patience.”
In addition to his instrumental work, Ni sings bass with the Princeton Boychoir.
The 2026 New Jersey All-State Band will perform Feb. 21 at the Atlantic City Convention Center and Feb. 22 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
“We place a high value on arts education in Robbinsville,” said Robbinsville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Pizzo. “I am proud to see one of our students earn such a prestigious honor. Congratulations to Aidan, and I look forward to watching his continued success both in music and beyond.”
