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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nBasically Basie\n\n\n\nThe Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess\, director) celebrates the timeless music and unmistakable swing of Count Basie. From blues-driven grooves to explosive shout choruses\, this concert highlights the elegance\, power and rhythmic drive that made the Basie Orchestra one of the most influential big bands in jazz history. Enjoy an evening of classic swing\, soulful solos and the enduring sound of Basie.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-09-studio-big-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Big Band Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nThe Big Band Workshop (Alphonso Young\, Jr.\, director) presents an exciting concert celebrating the sound and spirit of big band music across the decades. From the swing era to contemporary jazz\, this performance traces the evolution of America’s big band tradition through timeless music\, iconic styles and fresh interpretations.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-big-band-workshop/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T193000
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SUMMARY:Commercial Rock Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nThe Commercial Rock Ensemble (Matthew Niess\, director) presents a high-energy concert celebrating the full spectrum of rock and commercial music. From classic rock\, pop\, funk\, soul\, R&B\, blues\, alternative\, progressive rock and contemporary hits\, this performance showcases the power and versatility of today’s commercial music styles. Featuring dynamic vocals\, driving rhythm section\, electric guitars\, horns and powerful ensemble playing\, this concert brings together iconic songs and fresh arrangements for an exciting night of live music.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-10-commercial-rock-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nCelebrating Veterans Day & America’s 250th\n\n\n\nThe Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess\, director) honors America’s veterans with a tribute celebrating service\, sacrifice and jazz as America’s art form. Presented in recognition of Veterans Day and America’s 250th anniversary\, this concert reflects on our nation’s history through the enduring spirit of jazz. Featuring special guest soloist Jens Lindemann\, the program showcases swinging big band music\, patriotic favorites\, the Armed Forces Service Medley and inspiring selections that honor those who served. Join us for an afternoon of remembrance\, gratitude and celebration as we pay tribute to America’s veterans.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/26-11-studio-big-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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SUMMARY:Studio Big Band
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\n100 Years of Jazz: Historic Recordings & Legendary Artists\n\n\n\nThe Studio Big Band (Matthew Niess\, director) presents a journey through more than 100 years of jazz\, celebrating the historic recordings and artists that shaped America’s great art form. From early New Orleans jazz and Louis Armstrong to Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Charlie Parker\, Dizzy Gillespie\, Miles Davis and John Coltrane\, this concert traces the evolution of jazz into the modern era with Chick Corea\, Herbie Hancock\, Wayne Shorter\, Pat Metheny\, Maria Schneider\, Wynton Marsalis and today’s contemporary composers and arrangers.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-02-studio-big-band/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270404T143000
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SUMMARY:Big Band Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nSwing into spring as the Big Band Workshop (Alphonso Young\, Jr.\, director) welcomes the season with a lively concert celebrating big band music across the decades! From classic swing to contemporary jazz\, this performance highlights the energy\, elegance and timeless appeal of America’s big band tradition.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-big-band-workshop/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Free Performances,Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T193000
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SUMMARY:Commercial Rock Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArmstrong Concert Hall \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nThe Commercial Rock Ensemble (Matthew Niess\, director) takes the stage for an electrifying evening of music spanning the many sounds of rock and commercial music. Featuring everything from classic rock and pop to funk\, soul\, R&B\, blues\, alternative\, progressive rock and today’s biggest hits\, the program showcases the versatility and energy of contemporary popular music. Powerful vocals\, driving rhythms\, soaring guitar solos and dynamic ensemble performances combine for an unforgettable night of live music.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-commercial-rock-ensemble/
LOCATION:Armstrong Concert Hall\, 702 University Drive\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270429T193000
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SUMMARY:Essentially Ellington
DESCRIPTION:Essentially Ellington\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOhrstrom-Bryant Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJazz & Commercial Music \n\n\n\nThe Shenandoah Conservatory Studio Big Band\, under the direction of Matthew Niess\, joins forces with guest artists from Jazz at Lincoln Center and Shenandoah University jazz faculty for a grand concert celebrating the timeless music of Duke Ellington. This inspiring finale caps an all-day event of performances\, masterclasses and workshops\, bringing together high school jazz bands from across the region to honor the legacy of one of America’s greatest composers. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of swing\, sophistication and jazz mastery.
URL:https://www.su.edu/performs/event/27-04-essentially-ellington/
LOCATION:Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre\, 620 Millwood Avenue\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601
CATEGORIES:Jazz & Commercial Music,Music
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