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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
Auditions are typically held several days prior to the first
day of classes. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Music
Department bulletin board. For more information, contact Joan Griffith at anitaruth@mac.com.
Rehearsals
MacJazz rehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 - 8:30 PM in the Concert Hall.
Macalester College · 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 USA · 651-696-6000
Comments and questions to webmaster@macalester.edu
Music
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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
Auditions are typically held several days prior to the first
day of classes. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Music
Department bulletin board. For more information, contact Joan Griffith at anitaruth@mac.com.
Rehearsals
MacJazz rehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 - 8:30 PM in the Concert Hall.
Macalester College · 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 USA · 651-696-6000
Comments and questions to webmaster@macalester.edu
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
Auditions are typically held several days prior to the first
day of classes. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the Music
Department bulletin board. For more information, contact Joan Griffith at anitaruth@mac.com.
Rehearsals
MacJazz rehearsals are held Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 - 8:30 PM in the Concert Hall.
Macalester College · 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 USA · 651-696-6000
Comments and questions to webmaster@macalester.edu
