ABOUT THE EVENT

Swing into an evening of jazz! You won’t want to miss the UMD School of Music's exemplary jazz ensembles in a performance celebrating works from across the genre, including innovative interpretations of classic and contemporary pieces. Return the next day for a second night of big band featuring different UMD jazz ensembles and repertoire.

ABOUT JAZZ ENSEMBLES AT UMD

The School of Music’s jazz ensembles are composed of more than 100 students. The premier UMD Jazz Ensemble frequently performs at many off-campus events including the Maryland Music Educators Association annual conference and various local jazz festivals. Each year, the UMD Jazz Ensemble is one of three elite bands that performs at the Calvin Jones Big Band Jazz Festival—one of the most anticipated events on Washington, D.C.’s jazz calendar and frequently broadcast on the BET Network. Combos and big bands also perform a variety of outreach concerts at venues including the National Archives, public libraries, the National Building Museum, area schools and at campus events such as Maryland Day, galas and commencement activities.