Jazz ensembles performing Nov. 16

Jazz ensembles performing Nov. 16

Northwest Missouri State University's jazz ensembles will showcase a variety of music while honoring departing members during their next concert of the fall semester.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, in the Charles Johnson Theater at the Olive DeLuce Fine Arts Building. The performance is free and open to the public, and a livestream is accessible at https://vimeo.com/event/2457392.

Professor of Music Dr. William Richardson conducts the ensembles, which will perform music made popular by musicians, bandleaders and composers including Charlie Parker, Benny Carter, Cannonball Adderley, Matt Harris, Bobby Shew and David Aaberg.

"This will be an exciting evening of big band music featuring several soloists," Richardson said. "We also celebrate the accomplishments of several jazz students who are performing on-campus for the last time. Our students have worked very hard, and I think it shows up in their live performances."

The Jazz Ensemble is an audition-based group of musicians dedicated to performing a variety of jazz and commercial music. The ensemble annually sponsors the Northwest District Jazz Band performance and the Northwest Jazz Festival. It also hosts numerous guest artists.

The Studio Jazz Ensemble introduces its members to jazz style and improvisation. The group performs four concerts annually, and enrollment is open to students of all majors with no auditions necessary. Music education students who play secondary instruments or desire to enhance their skills are encouraged to participate.

To learn more about Northwest's musical ensembles and upcoming performances, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/finearts/music/.