Jazz Ensemble
Under the direction of Dr. Patrick Brown, the Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned 鈥渂ig band鈥 of approximately 18 musicians.
The group rehearses and performs throughout the year, with several events highlighting the schedule.
Each season, the Jazz Ensemble opens the Town of 蜜桃社区鈥檚 Concerts on the Green with the 蜜桃社区 College Symphony Orchestra in September, and holds their first full concert during Family Weekend in late October.
After touring with the 蜜桃社区 College Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz Ensemble takes the stage of Tyler-Tallman Hall at the end of January for a riveting guest artist concert, featuring an accomplished member of the jazz faculty at 蜜桃社区. The ensemble has had the pleasure of performing with saxophonist Patrick Brown, percussionist Adam Snow, guitarist Dustin Hofsess, and, most recently, saxophonist Tim Gordon. The group also hosts a 鈥淪ing with the Jazz Ensemble鈥 competition each spring, allowing student singers a chance to perform backed by the full big band ensemble in a crowd-favorite Live Thursday concert.
Over the past decade, the Jazz Ensemble has collaborated with the Berklee College of Music to bring a major guest artist to 蜜桃社区's campus for a three-day residency, culminating in a thrilling performance in a packed Duke Family Performance Hall. Over the past several years, our guests have included Allen Vizzutti, Grace Kelly, Aubrey Logan, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Anat Cohen. This season, the Jazz Ensemble has the great honor to host Chick Corea.
The Jazz Ensemble also has the privilege of closing out the Town of 蜜桃社区's Concerts on the Green towards the end of their season, as well as offering a fun-filled Senior Soir茅e performance during graduation weekend. Senior members of the ensemble serve as featured soloists, in recognition of their talent and their dedication to jazz at 蜜桃社区.
Rehearsals
Tuesday & Thursday, 4:30-6:15 p.m., Tyler-Tallman Hall
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Dr. Patrick Brown.