The JMU Jazz
Ensemble and Jazz Band were
founded in 1971 and are under the direction of Dr. Chuck Dotas; membership in
each ensemble is determined via audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have
performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater,
Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and
VMEA annual convention.
The JMU Jazz Ensemble has
been featured with the U.S. Navy Commodores Jazz Ensemble and U.S. Air Force
Airmen of Note Jazz Ensemble and at the East Coast Jazz Festival in Rockville,
Maryland. The ensemble has performed with renowned artists like Bobby McFerrin
and esteemed jazz vocalist Sheila Jordan.
Chilean-born Melissa Aldana,
the Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer, will make a guest appearance in
this concert playing with JMU Jazz Ensemble.
BUY
SINGLE TICKETS
Price
Regular: $12
JMU Fac/Staff: $10
Senior (62+): $10
Students: $5
STUDENT TICKETS: One per ID. JMU Student - In Person and online
via student
login. Other Student - In Person only.
TICKETS: Online, box office (in person at 147 Warsaw Ave. or by
phone at 540.568.7000).
Seating: Reserved
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