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Jazz at CWU
Our award-winning ensembles provide a place for everyone that wishes to participate in a large-group jazz
experience. With three vocal jazz ensembles and four jazz big bands, there are many opportunities to explore
the literature available. We also have numerous combos, which are coached by faculty.
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- Jazz Band I, II, III, IV
- Vocal Jazz I, II, III
- Jazz Combos I, II, III, IV...
All ensembles except Jazz Band IV are by audition.
Typically rhythm section players and horn players are
auditioned for groups during the first week of fall quarter.
Singers for Vocal Jazz I are auditioned in the spring prior
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Did you know that many prominent jazz musicians and
educators had their start at Central? This is all part of a
rich legacy that stretches back to 1947 and the Sweecians
dance band, directed by Bert Christiansen and later Bob
“Beep” Panerio and John Moawad, the creation of the
vocal jazz ensemble by John Moawad in the 70s and high
expectations along the way. Here is a sampling of just a
few of them: Gary Hobbs, Jon Wikan, Norm Wallen, Greg
Metcalf, Kelly Kunz, Dave Barduhn, Frank Dimiero,
Bruce Babad, Reuel Lubag, Michelle Wier, Jim Sisko,
Garey Williams, Paul Gabrielson, Jay Roulston, Jake
Bergevin & Paul Harshman. |
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