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Concert Bands

• The FSU
  Symphony Band
  (Music 160)

• The FSU
  West Central
  Concert Band
  (Music 262)

• The FSU
  Community
  Summer Band
  (Music 160)

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• The FSU
  Athletic
  Pep Band

THE FSU JAZZ BAND

Music 280

About the FSU Jazz Band

The FSU Jazz Band is sponsored by Ferris State University as part of its Music for Life! initiative.

The FSU Jazz Band performs traditional and contemporary literature for big band, along with additional instruction in improvisation. Membership is open by audition to university students and members of the community. Auditions are required for new and returning members. The auditions are held on Monday and Wednesday evening in the first week of classes.

The FSU Jazz Band rehearses on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m.

Ferris students can earn Scholarships for their participation in the FSU Jazz Band!

Academic Credit of 1 hour is earned by enrolling in Music 280, and the course can be repeated for additional credit every semester. Many of these credits can count towards fulfilling the General Education requirement in the area of Cultural Enrichment.

We invite all interested players to join the FSU Jazz Band. Please contact director Matt Moresi at (231) 591-2587 or moresim@ferris.edu to get signed up!

QUICK FACTS

Music 280: Jazz Ensemble

is known as

"The FSU Jazz Band "

• Type of Ensemble:
  A jazz ensemble that plays a wide variety of jazz styles and includes improvisation.

• Membership:
  Open to FSU students and community members; Auditions are required for new and returning members.

• Rehearsals:
  Two weekly rehearsals:
  Mondays & Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 p.m., Music Center 108.

• Credit:
  YES! "Music 280: Jazz Ensemble."
  Meets General Education requirements: Cultural Enrichment.
  1 Credit, repeatable.

• Scholarships:
  YES! Ability-Based Scholarships awarded based on attendance and contributions to the goals of the ensemble.

• Contact:
  Mr. Matthew Moresi , Director of Jazz
  Music Center 110
  (231) 591-2587
  moresim@ferris.edu