Jazz Ensemble
Director
Auditions
Audition required. Open to all Western University students.
Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays
7–9pm
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The Western University Jazz Ensemble performs music that encompasses virtually all styles and eras of jazz, encompassing classic repertory from the legendary bands of Duke Ellington and Count Basie as well as music from contemporary writers such as Maria Schneider, Wycliff Gordon, and Geoffrey Keezer. The ensemble’s mission is to provide students with the performance skills and pedagogical knowledge needed for successful careers as creative jazz artist educators. The ensemble seeks to achieve musical excellence in a professional environment with high expectations.
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2025-26 Performances
| Joining us on campus for an in-person event? Please visit the Audience Information page before joining us on campus, and always check the Events Calendar on the day of the event for any schedule changes. | |
| All concerts are approximately 1.5 hours in length unless otherwise noted. | Download concert programs |
Thursday, Nov. 27 | 7:30pm
Paul Davenport Theatre
The Western University Jazz Ensemble hits the stage for their first concert of the academic year!
Thursday, Jan. 29 | 7:30pm
Wolf Hall, 251 Dundas St, London
Join us to hear Western University Jazz Ensemble as they perform at Wolf Performance Hall (within the Central Library in downtown London) for their first concert of 2026.
Thursday, April 2 | 7:30pm
Paul Davenport Theatre
The Western University Jazz Ensemble brings it home for the final performance of the term!
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