JAZZ  

All students who receive School of Music, Theatre & Dance merit-based scholarships are required to participate each semester in one of the ensembles marked with an asterisk (*) or for some jazz degrees (**); doctoral students are exempt.

** Jazz Ensemble 1 credit.

** Jazz Lab Ensemble 1 credit.
  • Big-band jazz ensemble, standard repertory inc. Basie, Ellington, Thad Jones
  • Placement by audition - highly selective
  • Click here for Audition Repertoire
  • Rehearses MW 2:30 - 4:30 p. m., Recital Hall
  • Contact:
    Dennis Wilson, Asst Prof (Jazz and Improvisation Studies)
    dwjazz@umich.edu

Creative Arts Orchestra 1, 2 credits.
  • Eclectic improvisation-based ensemble
  • Placement by audition - highly selective
  • Rehearses TTh 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Rehearsal Hall
  • Contact:
    Edward Sarath, Prof & Chair (Jazz and Improvisation Studies)
    sarahara@umich.edu

Small Jazz Ensembles 1, 2 credits.
  • Small combos in varying instrumentations
  • Placement by audition - highly selective
  • Audition information coming soon
  • Rehearses M 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., MTTh 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Rehearsal Hall
  • Contact:
    Ellen Rowe, Assoc Prof (Jazz and Improvisation Studies)
    elrowe@umich.edu
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