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
Auditions for the 2026-27 school year took place in August. There are no new auditions for the spring semester.
Upcoming Performances
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