This ensemble is designed for instrumentalists and vocalists desiring a small group experience in the performance of jazz, blues, and popular music styles. It is appropriate for students who intend to practice consistently and prepare repertoire for performance in class. Helpful discussion and coaching follow each session and include topics such as memorization and performance anxiety. At the end of the semester public performances are encouraged. The Wind Ensemble is open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of the nearby community interested in rehearsing and performing concert band music.
Credit is available for degree students.
The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students faculty, staff and nearby community people by permission of instructor. The band performs music regularly during the school year varying from contemporary jazz-rock to big band swing. Credit is available. Emphasis is placed on the total guitarists interacting with a rhythm section in a non-keyboard setting. Concurrent private instruction and final project required.