爵士乐组合
Course: MUS 253J/453PJ

爵士乐组合 are small improvisation groups of four to eight players who perform and study standard jazz repertoire from be-bop to modern jazz. The focus is upon developing improvisation skills and building a personal repertoire of standard jazz tunes. Combos are open to all ISU students and are taught and coached by music faculty.

Jazz Ensemble
Course: MUS 288/488

The ISU Jazz Ensemble is selected by audition from the Indiana State University student body, and is open to music majors and non-majors. The ensemble performs a full range of styles from the best jazz charts of traditional swing to be-bop and fusion. Each year this ensemble plays several concerts both on and off campus.

In recent years the group has presented concerts in Hobart, Indianapolis, 哥伦布, 普林斯顿大学, 秘鲁, 纽卡斯尔, Jeffersonville, 埃文斯维尔, 和碧玉. The Jazz Ensemble has joined forces with nationally recognized Public Service Indiana's Powerful Performances program to present jazz concerts in many Indiana cities and towns.

In conjunction with the ISU chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the band annually hosts a major jazz festival each February.

Performances with guest artists are a regular feature of the ISU Jazz Ensemble. The band has performed with artists such as J.J. 约翰逊, James Moody, 艺术胡椒, 鲍比指示, Clark Terry, Gary Burton, Jamey Aebersold, and Randy Purcell. Most recently, the band has performed with Jiggs Whigham, John von Ohlen, Pat Harbison, 迈克·特蕾西, and Tony Sweet.

Tuesdays/Thursdays: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Room: 159 Landini

Jazz Ensemble Auditions 2022
Auditions for membership in the ISU Jazz Ensemble take place the weekend before the first week of classes. Repertoire for auditions can be found here: Jazz Ensemble Audition Material