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Jazz Big Bands and Combos

The TxState jazz ensembles explore a full spectrum of big band sounds, ranging from classic swing to high-energy latin and funk styles. Each of the ensembles are challenging and fun, as they show off the brass, saxophone and rhythm sections, in exciting and different ways. Soloists can develop their improvisationls skills in one of the many smaller jazz combos.
  • Jazz Ensemble
    Directed by Freddie Mendoza
    M-W-F 11am-12:15pm
  • Jazz Orchestra
    Directed by Dr. Keith Winking
    M-W-F 11:001m-12:00pm
  • Jazz Lab Band
    Directed by
    Dr. Martin McCain
    M-W 12:30pm-1:50pm
  • Jazz Combos
    Coordinator
    Freddie Mendoza
    Times to be arranged
Jazz ensembles and combos are open to all qualified university students by audition (one credit per semester).
 
 
 

 

 

Spring 2012 Jazz Events

 

2012 Eddie Durham Celebration February 3 featuring a lecture by famed jazz historian Dan Morgenstern and a performance by saxophonist Doug Lawrence  - lead tenor of the Count Basie Orchestra.

 
 

The 2012 Hill Country Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday February 4. This year's guest artist will be Rufus Reid.

 

The 2nd Annual Texas State Trombone Symposium will feature Michael Davis on Sunday February 19.

 

The United States Jazz Ambassadors will appear in San Marcos on March 18. 

 
 
 
 

Be a Bobcat Jazz Major!

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Texas State Jazz/Jazz Studies is listed by U.S.News & World Report as one of America's Best Colleges

 

 

 We are pleased to have Dr. Russell Haight and Professor Russ Scanlon join the jazz studies faculty!