Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School Student Releases Debut Album

MARLBOROUGH – Superintendent Ernest F. Houle is pleased to share that Assabet student Jack Brzenk recently released his first album, “Wilson Street.” 

Brzenk, a junior from Marlborough, released the indie alternative album on Saturday, March 18. 

The album features songs that Brzenk began writing six years ago. He spent a lot of time in the past three years writing, finalizing, and producing his music. He officially announced the album – his debut – in the fall of 2021. 

Music has played a large part in Brzenk’s life. He began writing music as a way to cope with the grief of losing both his grandparents when he was 10 years old. Brzenk was also a member of both his school and church choir, and while in third grade at St. Bridget School in Framingham, he became involved in Marian High School’s theater productions and began taking piano lessons with his mentor, Stephen Flynn.

Brzenk spent multiple years writing dozens of songs with his ukulele and piano. In 2020, he began creating an album that tells the story of the highs and lows of his family’s experiences, COVID-19, and his peer relationships. In 2021, he started learning how to produce the songs digitally.

“We could not be happier with the experience and education Assabet has given Jack the last three years,” said Tricia Brzenk, Brzenk’s mother. “He has been taught skills and given opportunities in his classes that he would never had gotten at any other school in our area. Assabet provides their students with experiences that promote their talents and interests. We are so grateful that Jack has been able to thrive at this school.”

Brzenk utilized his laptop, Logic Pro, a USB mic, and a MIDI keyboard to record each song. By February, he had finalized the album’s 13 tracks.

Brzenk acknowledges that his success would not be possible without the help he has received during his three years at Assabet.

“My time at Assabet has been so important to my music career thus far,” said Brzenk. “As a Design & Visual Communications student, I’ve learned how to design graphics, edit videos, and market products through advertising on social media. The music program and its director, Mr. Derek Tenzar, has given me amazing opportunities to learn more about music and songwriting, and has allowed me to play my originals in front of audiences at the winter and spring concerts. The skills I’ve learned at Assabet have allowed me to thrive both as a student and as a musician.”

“Wilson Street” is available on a variety of platforms. To listen, click here.

“Jack is a very talented young musician,” said Superintendent Houle. “His first album release clearly demonstrates that he has a bright future in music ahead of him, and we are grateful that his Assabet education has contributed to his success. Congrats, Jack!”