There is always something going on in the Western Michigan University Jazz Program – from student concerts, to faculty performances and guest artists.
Upcoming Events
Western Jazz Collective
- Thursday, Sept. 12, 7-10 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free Admission
Rich Perry with WMU Jazz
- Thursday, Sep. 19, 7-10 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free Admission
University Jazz Orchestra-Directed by Scott Cowan
- Thursday Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets $10, seniors/students-$5
Western Jazz Collective
- Friday, Oct. 4, 8 p.m.
- The Kerrytown Concert House
- Purchase Tickets
University Jazz Lab Band-Directed by Eddie Codrington
- Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free Admission
WMU Jazz Masters Concert
Special Guest Legendary Bassist John Patitucci
- Thursday, Oct. 24, 7:30
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets $15, seniors-$8, students-$5
At the door $20, seniors-$10, students-$5
Emilio Solla - Wed@7:30pm: Live and Interactive
With the University Jazz Orchestra
- Wednesday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets $15, seniors $12, students-$5
Bill Sears with WMU Jazz
- Thursday, Nov. 7, 7-10 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free Admission
Gold Company and GCII Sneak Preview-Directed by Greg Jasperse
- Friday, Nov. 8, 8:00 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets $10, seniors/students-$5
Rob Clearfield and Caroline Davis - Persona
- Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free Admission
WMU Combo Night @ The Union
- Thursday, Nov. 14, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free
Pete McCann, guitarist
- Saturday, Nov. 16,
- Masterclass 3:00 p.m. in Rehearsal Room 'A'
- Concert 8:00 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free and this counts for Student Convo Credit
Big Band Swing!
University Jazz Orchestra-Directed by Scott Cowan
University Jazz Lab Band-Directed by Eddie Codrington
- Saturday, Nov. 15, 8:00 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets $10, seniors/students-$5
WMU Combo Night @ The Union
- Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free
WMU Combo Night @ The Union
- Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free
Jazz for the Holidays
- Sunday, Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m.
- Miller Auditorium
- Purchase Tickets $15, seniors$12, students-$5
University Jazz Orchestra-Directed by Scott Cowan
University Jazz Lab Band-Directed by Eddie Codrington
- Thursday, January 30, 7:30 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets $10, seniors/students-$5
Gold Company with special guests Peter Eldridge and Johnaye Kendrick
Jazz Education Network Annual Conference
- Wednesday, January 8, 11:00 pm
- New Voices Stage, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA
Advanced Jazz Ensemble + Strings
Jazz Education Network Annual Conference
- Friday, January 10, 5:00 pm
- Conservatory Stage/Elite Foyer, Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA
Annual Gold Company Show
GC42: -Directed by Greg Jasperse
- Friday, Feb 7, 8:00 pm
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets
Annual Gold Company Show
GC42: -Directed by Greg Jasperse
- Saturday, Feb. 8, 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase Tickets for 2:00 pm Purchase Tickets for 8:00 pm
WMU Small Jazz Combo Showcase-Directed by Keith Hall and Matthew Fries
- Tuesday, Feb. 18, 5:00 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free
WMU Combo Night @ The Union
- Thursday, March. 12, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free
40th Annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival: Opening Concert featuring Elliot Mason, Trombone
- Friday, Mar. 20, 8 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
40th Annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival: Closing Concert featuring University Jazz Orchestra-Directed by Dr. Scott Cowan
- Saturday, Mar. 21, 7:30 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
40th Annual Gold Company Vocal Jazz Invitational: Special Guest SÄJE
Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick, and Amanda Taylor
- Friday, March 27, 8 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
40th Annual Gold Company Vocal Jazz Invitational: Closing Concert featuring Gold Company-Directed by Greg Jasperse
- Saturday, March 28, 8 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Purchase tickets
University Jazz Lab Band-Directed by Eddie Codrington
- Tuesday, March 31, 7:30 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free
WMU Drum Choir-Directed by Keith Hall
- Monday, April 1, 5 p.m.
- Dalton Center Recital Hall
- Free
WMU Combo Night @ The Union
- Thursday, April. 2, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free
WMU Combo Night @ The Union
- Thursday, April. 16, 7- 10 p.m.
- The Union Cabaret and Grille
- Free