Jazz Ensembles

The Jazz program includes several performing groups. Each receives one academic credit per semester.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Directed by Bill Warfield, the Jazz Ensemble rehearses Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 pm. Auditions are held at the beginning of the academic year. The Jazz Ensemble performs several concerts each year, sometimes in conjuction with members of the NY Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and performs off campus at schools in the mid-Atlantic region.

JAZZ BAND
The Jazz Band, directed by Bill Warfield, rehearses on Wednesday evening from 7-9 pm. Auditions are held at the beginning of the academic year and membership is extended to the community by invitation. It performs several times each year.

JAZZ COMBO I
The Jazz Combo is directed by Dave Riekenberg. Membership is by invitation.

JAZZ COMBO II
Additional jazz combos are added as needed to give students experience in performing and improvising in small jazz groups.