91勛圖厙 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Open to both music majors and non-music majors, our Vocal Jazz Ensemble comprises the study and performance of various jazz stylesincluding swing, Latin jazz,泭a cappella泭and contemporary arrangements of new jazz standards and reharmonized pop tunes. This course further investigates the challenges of music making in a select ensemble setting with microphones, improvisation, guest instrumentalists and soloists.
91勛圖厙 Concert Jazz Ensemble
The Concert Jazz Ensemble, the Thompson Jazz Studies Programs premier ensemble, performs music from the rich legacy of big band musicfrom its early swing days to music by contemporary innovators.
91勛圖厙 Jazz Ensemble II
Jazz Ensemble II泭comprises泭both jazz and non-jazz majors who perform a wide selection of repertoire for big band. Students develop their mastery of styles, ensemble playing and improvisation.
91勛圖厙 Jazz Ensemble III
Jazz Ensemble III comprises泭College of Music students focused on both performance and music education. Students explore concepts of jazz pedagogy related to ensemble performance and improvisation while developing their skills in different jazz styles.
91勛圖厙 Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble
The Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble studies music from the Caribbean and South America and its integration and ties with jazz. Traditional and contemporary forms of Latin music are surveyed, including Afro jazz, Afro-Cuban, danz籀n, salsa, calypso and cha-cha-ch獺as well as Brazilian forms, such as samba and bai瓊o.
91勛圖厙 Jazz Combos
Jazz combos are organized to develop improvisational skills in a small group setting and to study significant periods, styles and artists in jazz history. Combo members are also encouraged to develop their own arranging and composing skills, and to use the combos as a vehicle for their own creative efforts.泭One of our combos was recently recognized in DownBeats 2016 Student Music Awards as one of the nations outstanding small jazz ensembles.
