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Ensembles MacJazz Just in Time with Debbie Duncan Cottontail by Duke Ellington MacJazz, directed by Joan Griffith, is an 18-piece big band which performs classical and contemporary big band jazz. MacJazz has performed a number of times at the Elmhurst and Eau Claire Jazz festivals, as well as at the Twin Cities small college jazz festival and in concerts on the Macalester campus. MacJazz often features new compositions by present and past band members. Five of Macalester's instrumental studio instructors specialize in teaching jazz improvisation: Joan Griffith, in addition to her work as MacJazz director, teaches jazz guitar and bass; Kathy Jensen, saxophone and instrumental improvisation; Dave Jensen, trumpet; Mike Vasich, piano; and Steve Kimball, drum set. All instructors are active performers in the Twin Cities jazz scene.
Auditioning RehearsalsMacJazz rehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 - 8:30 PM in the Concert Hall. |
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