Shenandoah Conservatory jazz faculty pay tribute to Duke Ellington and his band, performing recognizable favorites while uncovering some lesser-known treasures.
Performances
Jazz & Commercial Music
Shenandoah Conservatory’s talented jazz piano students perform arrangements of songs from the Great American Songbook.
Shenandoah Conservatory jazz faculty and saxophonist Luis Hernandez leads a group of world-class musicians, integrating rhythmic elements from the Pan-American/Afro-Cuban traditions into modern compositions and arrangements.
Shenandoah Conservatory jazz faculty and pianist Eric Byrd leads his acclaimed trio in a program of repertoire highlighting classic and contemporary jazz piano and vocal music.
Shenandoah Conservatory’s Associate Professor of Trombone Matthew Niess leads an all-trombone band of five of the top trombonists from the D.C. area.
In anticipation of their debut in London’s New Year’s Day Parade, the SU Marching Band and Studio Big Band come together for an electrifying concert to celebrate the iconic sounds of the British Invasion!
Hailed for its inventive programming of traditional Afro-Peruvian music, the Gabriel Alegría Afro Peruvian Jazz Sextet stands out in the field of Latin jazz artists.
The Commercial Rock Ensemble debuts with an electrifying mix of classic and modern hits, alongside new compositions spanning a variety of pop and rock genres.
Journey through a century of pop culture from the roaring 1920s to the vibrant 2020s, all seen through the eyes of the iconic American Big Band.
Jazz and commercial music students present a free concert featuring a diverse lineup of jazz standards.
The Big Band Workshop presents a special program featuring jazz classics and holiday favorites to keep you swingin’ into the new year.