Jazz Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble to perform Nov. 20
Thursday, Nov. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Hansen Theatre, Roland Dille Center for the Arts
The Minnesota State Moorhead Jazz Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble will perform on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hansen Theatre. Tickets are available at mnstate.edu/tickets; the event is free for Moorhead students.
Tom Strait, principal trumpet with the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra and a Yamaha performing artist, directs MSUM’s Jazz Ensemble.
Eric Martens directs the university’s Guitar Ensemble. He is a guitarist, performer, and faculty member at both North Dakota State University and Concordia College, where he teaches classical and jazz guitar.
A variety of jazz, rock and Latin styles will be featured, including works by luminaries such as Count Basie, Herbie Hancock, and Paul McCartney.
Moorhead Jazz Ensemble:
Saxophones: Eli Davis, Jackson Eastlund, Andy VanLith, Jacee Stachovich, Kay Jenkins, Brandon Sandberg
Trumpets: Dillon Fliehler, Molli Erickson, Hazel Sepeda
Trombones: Jake Pletsch, Levi Trygstad, Michael Atteberry, Cash Gores
Piano: Ben Vetsch
Guitar: Griffen Dykstra
Bass: Joe Pollock
Drums: Josiah Campos
Moorhead Guitar Ensemble:
Griffen Dykstra
Brandon Sandberg
Johnathon Haverkamp
Siena Newland Nixin Sell (Drums)