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Revel in the sounds of the Friends University big bands and jazz combos. The 2012-13 jazz season includes appearances by world-class guest artists that you will not want to miss! Under the direction of Lisa Hittle, the student jazz groups will entertain and amaze you with their talent and passion for playing the music of the jazz greats.

Jazz Ensemble 1

Soulstice Jazz Combo

Vocal Jazz Ensemble

FALL 2012 EVENTS

JAZZ AND STRINGS CONCERT
Sept. 27, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
Back by request - another night of great jazz combined with lush string backgrounds. Don't miss the kickoff to our jazz season, featuring both students and faculty.

JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE & JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE II CONCERT
Nov. 9, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
Enjoy a fun evening of jazz featuring the incredibly tight harmonies of the Jazz Vocal Ensemble as well as the swingin' big band sounds of Jazz Ensemble II.

CASADO JAZZ NIGHT WITH JERRY HAHN
Oct. 17, 2012 @ 8 p.m.
Casado Campus Center
Free
The legendary jazz guitarist Jerry Hahn will be featured with the Friends University student combos and also with the Friends University Faculty Jazz Sextet!

JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Nov. 19, 2012 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
Saxophonist extraordinaire Jeff Clayton will be the featured guest on this night with the Friends University Jazz Ensemble.

SPRING 2013 EVENTS

JAZZ VOCAL INVITATIONAL CONCERT
Feb. 15, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
The Friends University Jazz Vocal Ensemble will host other jazz choirs from around the area as part of the 20th Annual Friends University Jazz Festival celebration.

20TH ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL HEADLINER CONCERT
Feb. 16, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
The Orpheum Theatre
200 N Broadway
Purchase tickets online from Select-A-Seat
Come celebrate the 20th annual jazz festival at Friends University with The Count Basie Orchestra and The New York Voices.

CASADO JAZZ NIGHT WITH TIM ORINDGREFF
March 13, 2013 @ 8 p.m.
Casado Campus Center
Free
Welcome back to Wichita Saxophonist Tim Orindgreff (formerly with the Black Eyed Peas) as our guest artist for this fun night with the Friends University Jazz Combos.

SENIOR JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT
April 12, 2013 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sebits Auditorium
$9 adults, $6 seniors/students
Our graduating seniors in both Jazz Ensembles will be featured and honored in this, our last jazz concert of the school year.