Jazz Ensemble
Audition required
The Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Jazz Ensemble is an 18-piece ensemble that rehearses three times each week throughout the year. Students also take part in regular sectionals. The ensemble performs a wide range of literature from the music of the Swing Era to contemporary works for big band.
Jazz Combos
Audition required
Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP has four jazz combos. These ensembles meet twice per week and perform literature in a wide variety of styles, including early jazz, swing, bebop, hard bop, cool, fusion, funk, contemporary jazz, and rhythm ‘n blues. All of our jazz combos take part in a recording session at the end of each semester.
Jazz Choir
Audition required
The Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Jazz Choir is a ten-piece vocal ensemble that rehearses twice each week throughout the year. The ensemble performs a wide range of literature from the jazz, blues, musical theatre, and popular song.
Faculty Jazz Trio
The Âé¶¹ÉçÇøP Faculty Jazz Trio, also known as the Carolina Jazz Trio, was formed in 2007. Its mission is to make live jazz more available to the public in a region with such a rich jazz heritage, and to promote this originally American improvised art form. Ask about their educational recitals and clinics for your school event or concert series.