Jazz Ensembles
Students perform professional-level jazz music in a variety of styles. SSU Jazz ensembles are open to all students, regardless of major, and community members by audition.
Jazz Orchestra
Directed by Doug Leibinger, the SSU Jazz Orchestra is a 17- 20-piece ensemble based on traditional big band instrumentation. Their repertoire includes large ensemble music from the 1920s through the present day. Concerts often feature guest artists.
Course Information
MUS 390 Jazz Orchestra, 1 unit of credit
Meeting Dates
Mondays 7:00-9:40 p.m. GMC 1029
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Latin Band
Directed by Kendrick Freeman, the SSU Latin Band is a 5-12 piece ensemble with flexible instrumentation that performs music of the Caribbean and South America, with an emphasis on Latin Jazz and Haitian Folkloric Music.
Course Information
MUS 379 Latin Band GMC 1029
Meeting Dates
Thursdays 6:00-8:40 p.m.
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Concert Jazz Ensemble
Directed by Ian Carey, SSU Jazz Combos are "themed" small groups of 3–10 students - some of the themes have included "Blue Note Ensemble;" "Funk/Fusion Ensemble;" "Hard Bop Ensemble:" "Student Jazz Composers Ensemble" etc. Emphasis is on improvisation and repertoire development.
Course Information
MUS 391 Jazz Combos GMC 1029
Meeting Dates
Tuesdays 6:00-8:40 p.m.
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