Big Band 1

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Jazz Ensemble I - Tom Brantley, director

This ensemble generally uses 4 (sometimes 5) trombones ‹ 3 tenors and
one bass or perhaps 3 tenors and 2 bass trombones. The auditions are held at
the beginning of each fall term ‹ occasionally we have a re-audition in
January, or students are allowed to "challenge" for a place in the band at
the beginning of the spring term (January). This ensemble records annually
(or every other year) in a professional studio. We record primarily music
written/arranged by students who perform in the ensemble. We also do
recruiting tours and other outside performances. In the summer of 2007, we
will tour Europe performing at various jazz festivals in several countries.
The band also hosts various guest artists throughout the year. Recent
trombonists who have served as guest artists include Wycliffe Gordon, Jiggs
Whigham, and John Fedchock.