Don Glanden presents University of Delaware Jazz Chamber Ensemble
Don Glanden presents University of Delaware Jazz Chamber Ensemble
The University of Delaware offers all students the opportunity to audition for the performing jazz ensembles.
Capturing the energy and excitement of big band jazz, Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II are standard instrumentation big bands with saxophone, trombone, trumpet and rhythm sections as well as solo vocalists. The ensembles perform regularly on campus, exploring a wide variety of music, past and present. Each year a well-known guest artist performs with the bands. Past guests include Arturo Sandoval, Harry Connick, Jr., Denis DiBlasio, Phil Woods, John Fedchock, Jeff Coffin, Dizzy Gillespie, Roger Ingram, Ingrid Jensen, Kenny Werner, Steve Wilson and the Brazilian group Minas. Jazz Ensemble I performs frequently off campus in area schools, jazz festivals and concert venues.
The Jazz Chamber Ensembles are smaller combos with flexible instrumentation. The focus is on improvisation and group interaction while playing a wide range of styles.
The UD Jazz Singers is a jazz choir led by Duane Cottrell.
The School of Music also offers a minor in jazz studies.
Matthew Gianquinto – Trumpet
Jeremy Sherman – Tenor Saxophone
Tim Augusteijn – Trombone
Elliott Bastian – Guitar
Daniel Porotov – Piano
Nicholas Bedway – Bass
Cooper Gottcent – Drums
Don Glanden – Coach
Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
General Admission ~ a la carte menu: $20
Dinner & Show ~ includes 3-course dinner: $80
VIP Dinner & Show ~ includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating: $100
(Beverages not included)
All-In Price at check out inclusive of taxes & fees. Server gratuity ($12) added to Dinner & Show fees.
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The University of Delaware offers all students the opportunity to audition for the performing jazz ensembles.
Capturing the energy and excitement of big band jazz, Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II are standard instrumentation big bands with saxophone, trombone, trumpet and rhythm sections as well as solo vocalists. The ensembles perform regularly on campus, exploring a wide variety of music, past and present. Each year a well-known guest artist performs with the bands. Past guests include Arturo Sandoval, Harry Connick, Jr., Denis DiBlasio, Phil Woods, John Fedchock, Jeff Coffin, Dizzy Gillespie, Roger Ingram, Ingrid Jensen, Kenny Werner, Steve Wilson and the Brazilian group Minas. Jazz Ensemble I performs frequently off campus in area schools, jazz festivals and concert venues.
The Jazz Chamber Ensembles are smaller combos with flexible instrumentation. The focus is on improvisation and group interaction while playing a wide range of styles.
The UD Jazz Singers is a jazz choir led by Duane Cottrell.
The School of Music also offers a minor in jazz studies.