Kutztown University announces Jazz Ensemble Students for 2019-2020

The Kutztown University Jazz Ensembles have announced their audition results for their Jazz Ensemble I and II groups for the 2019-2020 year.

Under the direction of professor Kevin Kjos, KU Jazz Ensembles have had the opportunity to perform with and receive clinics from many of the greats in jazz performance and education including the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band, the Count Basie Orchestra, Randy Brecker, Steve Wilson, John Riley, Tim Hagans, Scott Wendholt, Bob Mintzer, Michael Philip Mossman, Brent Wallarab, Scott Lee, Allison Miller, Mike Davis, Fred Sturm, Bob Baca, Tom Walsh, Steve Houghton, Ray Drummond, Bruce Barth, Cyrus Chestnut, Jeff Hirschfield, Bill Reichenbach and many others.

The Jazz Ensembles will rehearse throughout the fall semester leading up to their fall performances. Jazz II is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, Schaeffer Auditorium. Jazz I is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 5, Schaeffer Auditorium.

Listen to their recordings on Soundcloud to hear some tracks from the Kutztown Jazz Ensembles!

Full roster with instruments and sections can be found here. For more information, visit the KU music ensembles website.