The Miles Davis Jazz Studies celebrates their namesake in his centennial year with “Miles Ahead: Acoustic Miles!” Jazz Ensembles I and II present a program of Davis’ most compelling acoustic music from the years spanning 1947–67.
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.
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.
Students from the UNCG PopTech program perform a showcase concert featuring original works and covers in a wide array of settings.
Students from the UNCG PopTech program perform a showcase concert featuring original works and covers in a wide array of settings.
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.
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.
The Miles Davis Jazz Studies program begin their 2025-26 season at The Crown with “All Blues!” This concert celebrates the blues in all its forms – from the vocal prowess of Aretha Franklin to the energetic complexity of John Coltrane.
Students from the UNCG PopTech program perform a showcase concert featuring original works and covers in a wide array of settings
Students from the UNCG PopTech program perform a showcase concert featuring original works and covers in a wide array of settings
Jazz Ensemble II returns to The Crown for their final concert of the academic year with “Screen Scene,” a big band celebration of great music from film. Featuring music from the 1940s to the 2000s, this retrospective will feature music from Duke Ellington to John Williams and Count Basie to Burt Bacharach.
Jazz Ensembles I and II kick off the spring semester with a special concert featuring a kaleidoscope of guest vocalists! Songs by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, and more delivered in the classic styles of Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole will delight your ears.
