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Jazz Ensemble

Valpo has an ensemble to suit every student musician.

Valparaiso University’s many musical ensembles cover numerous instruments, styles of music, and levels of musicianship. Every Valpo ensemble, whether high-profile or recreational, emphasizes the development of skills and musicality.

All students at Valparaiso University are encouraged to participate in the performing organizations of the music department. If you are interested in auditioning for an ensemble during Welcome Week, please let us know so we can schedule your audition.

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Jazz Ensemble

The Valparaiso University Jazz Ensemble is the premier jazz performance ensemble at Valparaiso University.

Membership is by audition and students of all majors are encouraged to participate.

A jazz band from the Music Department performs on stage with a conductor, featuring brass, woodwind, and rhythm section musicians.

Performances

The Jazz Ensemble is the premier jazz performing ensemble at Valparaiso University. Membership is by audition, encouraging students of all majors to participate. In addition to presenting concerts on campus, the Jazz Ensemble has performed at area secondary schools, community events, local restaurants, and numerous alumni gatherings. The annual Valparaiso University JazzFest is a highlight for the band, when they get to perform with notable jazz artists from the Chicagoland region.

Repertoire

The Jazz Ensemble has performed with and indeed prepared the incredible compositions and arrangements of James Moody, Slide Hampton, Randy Brecker, Frank Foster, Johnny Frigo, Bunky Green, Bobby Shew, Jon Faddis, Ernie Watts, Henry Johnson, Clark Terry, Lew Tabackin, Eddie Henderson, Christine Jensen, Ingrid Jensen, Claire Daly, Jerry Bergonzi, Bobby Watson, Maynard Ferguson, and Billy Pierce as well as numerous Chicago-based musicians.

Contact the Department

The Valparaiso University music department welcomes inquiries from prospective students and community members.

Professor Joseph Bognar, D.M.A., Department Chair

219.464.6782

Center for the Arts, Room 1106
1709 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383

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