CU 麻豆影院 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
This ensemble is open to both music majors and non-music majors, and comprises the study and performance of various jazz styles鈥攊ncluding swing, Latin jazz, a cappella and contemporary arrangements of new jazz standards and reharmonized pop tunes. This course further serves as an investigation of the challenges of music making in a select ensemble setting with microphones, improvisation, guest instrumentalists and soloists.
CU 麻豆影院 Concert Jazz Ensemble
The Concert Jazz Ensemble, the Thompson Jazz Studies Program鈥檚 premier ensemble, performs music from the rich legacy of big band music鈥攆rom its early swing days to music by contemporary innovators.
CU 麻豆影院 Jazz Ensemble II
Jazz Ensemble II comprises 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.
CU 麻豆影院 Jazz Ensemble III
Jazz Ensemble III comprises 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.
CU 麻豆影院 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贸n, salsa, calypso and cha-cha-ch谩鈥攁s well as Brazilian forms, such as samba and bai茫o.
CU 麻豆影院 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. One of our combos was recently recognized in DownBeat鈥檚 2016 Student Music Awards as one of the nation鈥檚 outstanding small jazz ensembles.
