Junior High Concert Band Contest
High School Concert Band Contest
Jazz Band Contest and Festival
Jazz Ensemble I is the premiere jazz big band at Illinois State University and is comprised of a select group of the University's finest instrumentalists. This outstanding ensemble performs a wide range of big band literature including all styles from historical to cutting edge. Its members include some of the finest collegiate jazz soloists in Illinois. Membership is by audition only and is open to all Illinois State University students.
Jazz Ensemble II is a group of 16–20 instrumentalists who perform a wide range of big band literature including all styles from historical to cutting edge. Membership is by audition only and is open to all Illinois State University students.
Various jazz combos of three to ten players are formed primarily from members of Jazz Ensembles I and II. The combos will be constructed through the audition process.
Email the Director of Jazz Studies for more info here -
Open Auditions for Fall 2008 are:
Friday, Aug 15, 9am-3pm Centennial East 12
Sunday, Aug 17 7-10pm Centennial East 12
Click here for a pdf of the jazz audition information