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Steve Dancz = Indiana Jones?
Student Drew Dixon wrote this story on UGA Director of Jazz Studies, Steve Dancz: The Indiana Jones of the Jazz Department
Spring 2009 UGA Jazz Groups
Spring 2009 UGA Jazz Band: Front row saxophones: Bart Walters, Kenny Baik, Joe Wytanis, Lindsay Aleshire (not pictured: Bret Pimentel). Second row trombones: Eli Gaultney, Thomas Minor, George Cone (not pictured: Immanuel Shuford). Back row trumpets: Chuck Arnold, Adam Courson, Jon Marvel, Alex Rogers (not pictured: Jon Sparks). At left: Janelle Clinton (drums), Dennis Baraw (bass). At right: Steve Dancz (director, piano), Joshua Gloster (guitar). Photo by Bob Brussack.
Spring 2009 UGA Jazz Combos
Jazz up your summer in Italy! Jazz Study Abroad, May 11-29, 2009
Spend your Maymester in beautiful Alessandria, Italy! Absorb Italian culture, enjoy exciting weekend excursions, and earn some college credit. Programs available for musicians and nonmusicians. More details...
UGA Jazz Combos performed on December 4, 2008.
Taylor Kennedy (tenor saxophone), Tamika Sterrs (flute, alto saxophone), Joshua Gloster (guitar), Kristen Center (piano), Taylor Houchens (drums), Benita Gladney (trumpet), Chris Jensen (bass).
China videos
Music Business student Ben Leathers interviewed members of the 2007-2008 Jazz Ensemble about their trip to China with Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, and put together a fantastic video about their experiences. Check out the China trip page to watch!
April 24-25, 2008: The UGA/Twilight Jazz Festival! Featuring special guests Joshua Redman and Ilona Knopfler.
Velma Page sang with the UGA Jazz Ensemble on the Twilight Outdoor Stage.
UGA Jazz Combos performed in a seminar class on April 22, 2008.
Janelle Clinton, Katrina Roman, Thomas Bird, Erin Woodsmall, and Bryan Williamson.
The Jazz Ensemble returned from their April 2008 China adventure with Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue.
In February 2008 we were honored with a visit from the legendary Dave Brubeck and his quartet.
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