MSUM Jazz Ensemble wins 1st Place in the Big Band Division (Dr. Allen Carter) MSUM Jazz Guitar Ensemble wins 2nd Place in Combo Division (Nick Fryer) Tri- College Combo I wins 1st Place in Combo Division (Dr. Simon Rowe) Jordan Christianson wins outstanding soloist award. For video clips of the award winning groups visit MSUM Jazz Studies on Facebook. […]
The MSUM Dance Team recently traveled to Orlando, Florida, for the 2011 College Dance Team National Championship. The dance team competed in the jazz and pom categories. MSUM was 1st runner up in the Open Pom division. Congratulations MSUM Dance Team!
The class, MUS 215 – HISTORY OF JAZZ (3 cr; Course ID: 002593), meets Tuesdays starting Jan. 11 from 7 to 10 p.m. in CA 146. This is a correction from a previous digest post. Read the full story.
Jazz has been referred to as the only musical art form born in America. From its roots to the music of the present day, every type of jazz created will be discussed, analyzed and listened to in class. In class performances and guest lecturers will illuminate topics relevant to specific instruments and genres. The instructor, Dr. Allen Carter, has been […]
Associate Professor of Music Allen Carter’s 17-piece Monday Night Big Band returns for its first performance of the new season on Labor Day, Monday, September 6 at 8 p.m. at Studio 222 located at 222 Broadway in Fargo. The band, comprised of the finest jazz musicians in the region, performs once a month (typically the first Monday of the month) and […]