Membership is open to all majors.
Big Band is an audition-only ensemble. The purpose of the Big Band is to provide a setting for students to learn performance practices of big band standards from the repertoire of orchestras such as those led by Basie, Ellington, Herman, Kenton, and Thad Jones. Guest artists who have worked with the Big Band include Jim Rupp, Jim Snidero and Javon Jackson. This ensemble tours, performs at outside events and concerts on-campus. Jazz Ensemble is an open enrollment ensemble, meaning there is no audition required.