Jazz Ensembles . There are three jazz ensembles each consisting of approximately twenty student musicians. Each year prominent jazz artists work and perform with the students. Guests in past years have included Mike Stienel, Jamey Aebersold, Rob McConnell, Dominic Spera, Phil Wilson and Bob Mintzer. All of the ensembles regularly rehearse and perform the finest in ensemble literature throughout the year.
Membership is open to all students by audition.
I and II are conducted by Fred Hemke . Jazz Combos and Improvisation Classes . A strong emphasis is placed on developing students to fully express themselves through improvisation. A basic improvisation course is available to students who have never improvised before. Students perform at an intermediate level of proficiency upon completion.