Ensemble Information
Ensemble Information
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ jazz ensembles provide students with exciting performance opportunities on and off campus within a vibrant, creative musical community. Each ensemble is open to music majors AND non-music majors including instrumentalists and vocalists.
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ jazz program offers two types of jazz ensemble with different musical objectives:
Dr. Alex Heitlinger, director
The ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Jazz Ensemble is a large jazz ensemble (up to 17 musicians) performing big band repertoire that spans the rich history of jazz, from classics to modern sounds. This ensemble is open to student instrumentalists who perform saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, guitar, bass, and drum set.
This ensemble performs feature concerts each semester and regularly shares the stage with esteemed guest artists. In previous years, the ensemble has also toured and performed at festivals throughout Europe.
Dr. Alex Heitlinger, director
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Jazz Combos are dynamic smaller jazz ensembles, ranging from 3 to 8 musicians. A close-knit group setting allows students to sharpen their improvisational talents while exploring jazz repertoire from a range of styles and eras. Combos provide a vehicle for student band members to help select repertoire, shape the musical arrangements, and even write original music. Flexible instrumentation welcomes students on any instrument or voice. Jazz combos present feature concerts each semester, host regular jam sessions at the Oak House, and often perform for campus events such as College Coffee.