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.
There are several jazz combos consisting of six members or less that regularly rehearse with coaches. It is in these combos that members hone their skills of improvisation while learning repertoire. Students perform at University functions while preparing to become professional performing artists. Student written compositions and arrangements are encouraged and performed in this creative atmosphere. Membership is open to all students by audition.