Requirements

An audition is usually necessary due to specific seating in the Jazz Band. Please see the director, Dr. Thomas Evans, at the beginning of the quarter.

The Jazz Band meets 2 times a week for 1.5 hours each time. A concert is presented each quarter, and in the spring, there is a performance for the annual Burgers and Blues on the campus Quad. There may be other requested performances throughout the year.

Rehearsal Schedule

Day/Time:
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:10 – 5:40pm Location:
Band Room, #11 in the Light Fine Arts Building

Contact

For more information on the Jazz Band, please email Dr. Thomas Evans: Thomas.Evans@kzoo.edu

FALL

Friday, November 10th, 2023, 7:30pm

Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building

“Giants Walk Among Us” is the name of the first selection that will be performed on the Jazz Band Concert by Rich Woolworth.  It features a trumpet and saxophone solo and opens up the concert for many more “Giant” composers of Jazz.  There are over 8 solos for saxophone, both alto and tenor, which feature Freshmen in the group.  Isabella Pellegrom will be featured as the guest vocal soloist and you will enjoy listening to some favorites, such as Scarborough Fair.  Join us for a Jazzy night out and bring your dancing shoes!

WINTER

Saturday, March 15th, 2024, 7:30pm

Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building

SPRING

Saturday, May 11th, 2024, 7:30pm

Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building

Fall Quarter

Friday, November 11th, 2022, 8pm
Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building

Winter Quarter

Friday, February 17th, 2023, 8pm
Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building

Spring Quarter

Friday, May 12th, 2023, 7:30pm
Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building