Calling All Jazz Players: Jazz Area Ensemble Placement for Spring 2021
The Jazz Area in the Department of Music is inviting students to join several jazz and contemporary music ensembles for the Spring 2021 semester.
These courses feature a creative mix of virtual and in-person learning when possible. All instruments and skill levels are welcome to join.
Students interested in participating in Spring 2021 Jazz Area Ensembles, should fill out the ensemble placement form by Jan. 4, 2021:
Spring 2021 Jazz Area Ensemble Offerings
Latin American Ensemble [MUEN 1211/2211/3211/4211/5211]
Director: Professor Fernando Valencia — jvalenc@uark.edu
World Music Ensemble [MUEN 1221/2221/3221/4221/5221]
Director: Professor Nikola Radan — radan@uark.edu
Beginning Jazz Combo [MUEN 1241]
Director: Professor Chris Teal — cdteal@uark.edu
The beginning jazz combo does not require placement. Anyone is welcome to enroll directly in that course.
Arkansas Soul Band [MUEN 1251/2251/3251/4251/5251]
Director: Professor Jake Hertzog — jhertzog@uark.edu
Intermediate Jazz Combo (By instructor consent only) [MUEN 1261/2261/3261/4261/5261]
Director: Professor Chris Teal — cdteal@uark.edu
Jazz Orchestra [MUEN 1471/2471/3471/4471/5471]
Director: Instructor Rick Salonen — rsalone@uark.edu
Following your submission, you will be contacted to confirm enrollment in one or more of your preferred groups. For questions concerning the ensemble placement or the program, please contact Jake Hertzog at jhertzog@uark.edu
For questions regarding any individual ensemble, please contact the director(s) listed above.
Contacts
Jake Hertzog, senior instructor
Department of Music
479-575-4701,
jhertzog@uark.edu
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