The band is named after Preservation Hall, one of New Orleans most viewed attractions. After serving as a tavern during the War of 1812, Preservation Hall became a home for creative artists and writers. Today, it is physically blemished, but the artistically impeccable home of the great Preservation Hall Jazz Bands when not on tour. Among the jazz lovers who flock to the place are young musicians from all over the world who come to learn New Orleans jazz. New Orleans jazz originated at the beginning of the century and is slower in tempo than other forms of jazz.
Bands generally consist of five to seven pieces, with the trumpet usually the musical leader.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band spends about four months a year on tour bringing the sound of New Orleans jazz all over the country. Got Nobody, Little Liza Jane and Basin Street Blues. Free tickets to The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be available to students, faculty and staff approximately one week before the performance in the Student Activities Board Office, SUB lower level. BACK TO THE TOP Scholarships Available Health Careers Scholarships Students preparing for careers in medicine, physical or occupational therapy and medical technologies are eligible to apply. Students must be Canadian or United States citizens.