Final Jazz Showcase: UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Band

Free, no tickets required. Venue. Kay Theatre, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center; General Admission. About the Event. Join us for this family favorite

Join us for this family favorite jazz concert marking the end-of-year finale for the UMD School of Music's jazz ensembles! From classic standards to

# Fall Big Band Showcase: UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and University Jazz Band. ## You won't want to miss these three jazz ensembles in innovative interpretations of classic and contemporary jazz works. ## *About the Event*. For their Fall Big Band Showcase, UMD Jazz Studies presents a performance paying homage to Basie's joyful swing and timeless sound. ### About Jazz Ensembles at UMD. The School of Music’s jazz ensembles are composed of more than 100 students. The premier UMD Jazz Ensemble frequently performs at many off-campus events including the Maryland Music Educators Association annual conference and various local jazz festivals. Each year, the UMD Jazz Ensemble is one of three elite bands that performs at the Calvin Jones Big Band Jazz Festival—one of the most anticipated events on Washington, D.C.’s jazz calendar and frequently broadcast on the BET Network. UMD Jazz Ensemble, UMD Jazz Lab Band and the University Jazz Band present innovative interpretations of classic and contemporary jazz works.