Jazz Studies
The University of Texas Jazz Band features jazz studies majors and students from other disciplines. Graduate students lead the group though an exploration of diverse styles within the jazz tradition and collaboration with guest artists. The ensemble helps students develop skills in improvisation, musicianship, and stylistic fluency essential to the evolving language of jazz.
JOIN
Jazz Band is open to all qualified students across the university by audition. Auditions for the entire year take place the week before classes begin in the Fall.
Audition Information
Schedule
All auditions will take place in the Jazz Room MRH 6.248.
Friday, August 21: All Saxophones, Voice, and Other Instruments
Saturday, August 22: Trumpet, Trombone, and Guitar
Sunday, August 23: Bass, Drums, and Piano
Requirements
- Read the instructions for preparation
- Prepare the required audition excerpts
Sign-Up
Register for an audition by August 20.
Upcoming Performances
Jazz Band, Ensemble & Orchestra
Miles Ahead: Celebrating 100 Years of Miles Davis
Diego Rivera & Mike Sailors, directors
Jazz Band, Ensemble & Orchestra
with Ulysses Owens, Jr., jazz drums
Diego Rivera & Mike Sailors, directors
Jazz Band, Ensemble & Orchestra
with Wycliffe Gordon, jazz trombone
Diego Rivera & Mike Sailors, directors
Longhorn Jazz Festival
with Anat Cohen, jazz clarinet
Diego Rivera & Mike Sailors, directors