The AU Jazz Ensembles perform all styles of jazz music from big band swing to modern styles including funk, rock, R/B, and hip hop. Our programs typically include a mix of music from many styles and eras. The ensembles are open to all AU students, community members, and regional high school students.
The Anderson University Jazz Band or “Day Band” meets twice a week and includes a trumpet section, saxophone section, and rhythm section.
The “Night Band” is a group focused for those with availability later in the day, meeting Wednesday evenings and includes similar instrumentation to the “Day Band.”
The Anderson University Jazz Combo is a small jazz group that shifts in instrumentation depending on participants but has included different variations of vocalists, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, with the standard rhythm section of piano, guitar, bass, and drums. This group performs at local events and various school functions.
These ensembles typically perform one concert per semester – sometimes more.
AU students may enroll in any ensemble. Auditions are typically required for the Day Band (MUP 1292.) Auditions are not required for the Night Band (MUP 1292.) Community members and high school students may contact Steve Wilson skwilson@andersonuniversity.edu to join either ensemble.