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Elon's Jazz Ensemble concentrates on the key
stylistic ingredients of "America's Classical
Music," swing and improvisation. Each member of the
ensemble is featured when the band performs its versions
of standards, jazz classics, and student arrangements.
During the Winter Term, the Jazz Ensemble embarks on a
simulated professional tour, offering the invaluable
opportunity to experience life as a working musician. The
ensemble is directed by veteran jazz musician, Jon
Metzger. Open by audition only.
Elon's Jazz Lab places a heavy emphasis on the
individual roles and responsibilities of small group
play. With ample room for extended improvisation, the
Lab focuses on improvised solo construction,
architectural design of standards and jazz classics,
the bebop language, group interaction, jazz
ear-training, listening to jazz recordings, and
learning tunes by form and function. The Lab performs
in a variety of settings including their own concerts
and with Elon's vocal jazz ensemble, Élan. The Jazz
Lab is directed by veteran jazz musician, Jon Metzger.
Open by audition only.
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