Tuesday, August 08, 2000

WILMINGTON -- The UNCW Jazz Ensembles invite all interested musicians to audition and experience the excitement of playing jazz! Auditions for performing in one of the UNCW Jazz Ensembles will be held Wednesday, August 16, from 5-8 p.m. for community musicians at UNCW Kenan Hall, room 111, and Thursday, August 17, from 4-9 p.m. for UNCW students in Kenan Hall, room 114. Musicians interested in auditioning should make an appointment at least 24 hours in advance by calling the UNCW Department of Music, 962-3390, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Additional times to audition will be available upon request.

Performing groups include a big band, jazz combos, and a jazz-fusion group. The UNCW Big Band has produced CD recordings as well as a video and has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. The UNCW Combo was awarded Best Collegiate Jazz Combo at the 1997 Jazzfest USA competition and has also produced recordings as well as been invited to perform at various jazz festivals, such as the 1995 Montreux Jazz Festival. In addition, each year the Jazz Ensembles perform with some of today's top jazz artists during the annual UNCW Guest Artist Jazz Festival.

Auditions for ensembles are open to all UNCW students and the Wilmington community, including talented high school students. Previous jazz experienced is helpful but not required. For more information call 962-3390.

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