Jazz Combos
Course: MUS 253J/453PJ

Jazz Combos are small improvisation groups of four to eight players who perform and study standard jazz repertoire from be-bop to modern jazz. The focus is upon developing improvisation skills and building a personal repertoire of standard jazz tunes. Combos are open to all ISU students and are taught and coached by music faculty.

Jazz Ensemble
Course: MUS 288/488

The ISU Jazz Ensemble is selected by audition from the Indiana State University student body, and is open to music majors and non-majors. The ensemble performs a full range of styles from the best jazz charts of traditional swing to be-bop and fusion. Each year this ensemble plays several concerts both on and off campus.

In recent years the group has presented concerts in Hobart, Indianapolis, Columbus, Princeton, Peru, New Castle, Jeffersonville, Evansville, and Jasper. The Jazz Ensemble has joined forces with nationally recognized Public Service Indiana's Powerful Performances program to present jazz concerts in many Indiana cities and towns.

In conjunction with the ISU chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, the band annually hosts a major jazz festival each February.

Performances with guest artists are a regular feature of the ISU Jazz Ensemble. The band has performed with artists such as J.J. Johnson, James Moody, Art Pepper, Bobby Shew, Clark Terry, Gary Burton, Jamey Aebersold, and Randy Purcell. Most recently, the band has performed with Jiggs Whigham, John von Ohlen, Pat Harbison, Mike Tracy, and Tony Sweet.

Tuesdays/Thursdays: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Room: 159 Landini

Jazz Ensemble Auditions 2022
Auditions for membership in the ISU Jazz Ensemble take place the weekend before the first week of classes. Repertoire for auditions can be found here: Jazz Ensemble Audition Material