This largest jazz ensemble at Southwest, Jazz Band strives to perform pieces ranging from masterworks in the tradition canon of repertoire to fresh new works.
The Big Band performs at four public concerts throughout the year including a Swing Dance set at the Hot Notes Variety Show. This ensemble will now be directed by Reid Wixson and the group meets Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during zero hour.
On Wednesdays, members from the entire jazz program will team up to do large group jazz lessons on topics ranging from jazz history to jazz theory to improvisation.