Celebrate the season with the Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble I, and soprano soloists Janinah Burnett and Michaela Kelly in a festive holiday concert. Hear Tchaikovsky’s beloved music from “The Nutcracker” alongside the swinging jazz interpretations of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. Additional works by Bizet and Strauss round out the program, creating an evening filled with warmth, seasonal spirit, and soulful energy.
Prof. Steve Haines, interim director of the Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program, joins colleagues and friends for a special concert celebrating his return to performing and teaching. This performance is free to attend, but a ticket reservation is requested.
The Spartan Jazz Collective, a collaborative faculty/student septet, closes out our semester-long celebration of Miles Davis’ centennial year with nine all-new arrangements of Davis’ most compelling original music.
Join us for the inaugural presentation of the UNCG Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Shades of Blue! This concert will be an exploration of innovative arrangements of group vocal jazz repertoire, solos, and collaborations with instrumentalists. Featuring the music of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and Miles Davis, with songs in the style of Ella Fitzgerald, Betty Carter, and Antonio Carlos Jobim.
Jazz Ensemble II celebrates the holiday music of Vince Guaraldi in this special seasonal concert! Go waltzing with “The Great Pumpkin,” watch a “Little Birdie,” and go “Skating” with all-new arrangements of these classic, nostalgic songs.
Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Spartan Jazz Collective as they celebrate the music of legendary trumpeter Roy Hargrove! This collaborative faculty-student ensemble highlights the next generation of jazz talent, with students taking the lead in arranging, rehearsing, and performing under the mentorship of the UNCG jazz faculty. Known for his soulful sound and his ability to bridge tradition with modern styles like hip-hop and R&B, Roy Hargrove’s music continues to inspire—and this performance promises fresh, vibrant interpretations that honor his legacy.
Rahsaan Barber has set out on a singular path of musical excellence in performance, composition, education, and entrepreneurship. In addition to working as a professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Rahsaan enjoys a performance career that encompasses an ever-expanding range of musical styles, including jazz, blues, funk, classical, fusion, soul, Latin, and world music.
