Jazz Ensembles

The Georgia Tech Jazz Program, under the direction of Dr. Chip Crotts, provides a great opportunity to study one of America’s greatest and most unique art forms. The Jazz Ensembles explore music from the late 1920’s through the present day, including works by composers such as Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Bill Holman, Sammy Nestico and Pat Metheny. Emphasis in these groups is focused on ensemble playing and the art of improvisation, an essential element in jazz tradition.

Typically, 1-2 large jazz ensembles are offered each semester, as well as the opportunity to perform in a small combo setting outside of class. Each ensemble presents 1-2 concerts per semester, in addition to other on and off-campus events throughout the year.  The Jazz Program also strives to bring professional artists to campus and students will often have the opportunity to perform with these musicians and clinicians in concert during the year. Guests of the Jazz Program in past years have included Maynard Ferguson and Arturo Sandoval, among others.

Spring 2012 Concert dates are as follows:

Jazz Ensemble I with the GTSO-Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30pm – Ferst Center for the Arts

This concert will be a collaboration with the Georgia Tech Symphony Orchestra and will feature Grammy award winning composer and saxophonist, Mace Hibbard. Musical selections will include pieces by Nestico, Holman, DiBlasio, Cooper and Kubis, among others. For more information about Mace and his Quartet, please visit his website: www.macehibbard.com

Jazz Ensemble II with special guests, Mace Hibbard Quartet- Friday, March 9 at 7:30pm -UTC

This concert will feature Jazz Ensemble II and guests,the Mace Hibbard Quartet, comprised of some of the finest jazz musicians in the US and based out of Atlanta. The Mace Hibbard Quartet will present a masterclass on March 9 at 4:00pm in Couch 207/209. Both masterclass and concert are FREE and open to the public.

GT Jazz Ensembles Final Spring Concert, featuring Roger Ingram, trumpet – Saturday, April 14 at 7:30pm, Venue – TBD

This concert will feature Jazz Ensembles I and II and our very special guest, world renowned lead trumpet player, educator and Jupiter Artist, Roger Ingram. (Masterclass times and other information will be available as the concert date gets closer..) For more information on Roger, please visit his website at: www.rogeringram.com

Auditions for the Jazz Ensembles are scheduled during the first week of classes and more information about auditions, requirements and registration can be found below. For further information, contact Dr. Crotts by email at chip.crotts@music.gatech.edu or call 404-894-3194.

REGISTERING FOR JAZZ ENSEMBLES

Students can earn humanities credit by participating in the Jazz Ensembles, provided they meet the requirements listed in your Georgia Tech Catalog.

Course Name: Jazz Ensemble

Course                Section       CRN                  Title              Hours            Days           Time

MUSI1302            A             21174      Jazz Ensemble I           1              TTH         3:05-4:25PM

MUSI 1302           B             31072      Jazz Ensemble II          1              MW         2:05-2:55PM

MUSI2302            A             21175      Jazz Ensemble I           1              TTH         3:05-4:25PM

MUSI2302            B              31073     Jazz Ensemble II          1              MW         2:05-2:55PM

MUSI3302            A              21176     Jazz Ensemble I           1              TTH         3:05-4:25PM

MUSI3302            B              31074     Jazz Ensemble II          1              MW         2:05-2:55PM

MUSI4302            A              21178     Jazz Ensemble I           1              TTH         3:05-4:25PM

MUSI4302            B              31075     Jazz Ensemble II          1              MW          2:05-2:55PM