Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

Jazz Orchestra

The Drexel University Instrumental Jazz Ensembles consist of 3 groups: the Jazz Orchestra, the Jazztet and the Saxtet. Acceptance into all 3 groups is by audition only. Trumpeters, trombonists, saxophonists, pianists, bassists, guitarists, drummers, vocalists, and other musicians who have sufficient technical proficiency are welcome to audition. The ability to improvise is a plus, but not a necessity. The Jazz Orchestra performs at least one time per quarter on regularly scheduled concerts and sometimes give additional performance both on and off campus. The Jazztet is a small group ranging in size from 5 to eight musicians. This ensemble performs small group masterpieces such as literature associated with Art Blakey, Horace Silver, Cliffored Brown, John Coltrane, and others. The Saxtet is a small ensemble made up of saxophones, usually in a quartet configuration. The saxtet performs music in a wide variety of styles, including spirituals, blues, ragtime, and jazz.

Performance Scholarships are available for the Jazz Orchestra. Auditions are normally held during Accepted Students Weekend on April 12^th and 12^th, but may be arranged at any time by contacting Dr. George Starks, director, at starksgl@drexel.edu, or calling (215) 895-1732.

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• April 12^th & April 13^th
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