GVSU Faculty Jazz Trio
Kurt Ellenberger · ScholarWorks - GVSU (Grand Valley State University) · 2002
azz studies has a long history at Grand Valley, dating back over twenty years.When I was hired to head the program, our vision was to develop a place in the curriculum that would give music majors an opportunity to perform in small and large jazz ensembles, to take private lessons, and to pursue jazz-related course offerings.Eventually, I hoped we could establish a jazz degree of some kind.The possibilities seem even larger now than ever before.Our small ensembles have performed all over West Michigan at university and non-university events.Along with our many on-campus performances, our big band has performed at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, the Aquinas Jazz Festival, and The BOB (live broadcasts on WGVU).We also play at local high schools and have been the featured guest band at high school festivals.