MUSIC 2023 | 2024
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Audience Information
The Schwartz Center welcomes members of Mu Phi Epsilon and a volunteer usher corps of about 40 members each year. Visit schwartz.emory.edu/volunteer or call 404.727.6640 for ushering opportunities.
The Schwartz Center is committed to providing performances and facilities accessible to all. Please direct accommodation requests to the Schwartz Center Box Office at 404.727.5050, or by email at boxoffice@emory.edu.
The Schwartz Center wishes to gratefully acknowledge the generous ongoing support of Donna and Marvin Schwartz.
Cover Design: Lisa Baron | Cover Photo: Mark Teague
2023 | 2024
MUSIC
Emory Jazz Combos
Chris Riggenbach, combo director
Penelope Williams, combo director
Gary Motley, Emory Big Band director and director of Jazz Studies
Tuesday, March 26, 2024, 8:00 p.m.
Emerson Concert Hall
Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
Emory Jazz Studies
The Emory Jazz Studies program features courses in improvisation and history, as well as private instruction and performance opportunities. The mission is to educate students about the rich traditions of American jazz while providing insight into the creative process through performance and analysis. The program includes undergraduate and graduate students spanning the liberal arts. Musicians develop skills in performance through the study of classic repertory in smaller ensembles or in the big band, which focuses on traditional works of the past and present.
Emory Jazz Combos Program
Combo 3
Groove Merchant by Jerome Richardson
Caravan by Edward Kennedy Ellington, Irving Mills, and Juan Tizol
Spain by Anthony Armando Corea
Satya Thota, trumpet; Robert Schmidt, alto saxophone and flute; Simren Kochhar, trombone; Zinc Zhao, guitar; Ayush Basu, piano; Joshua Sun, piano; Quinn Fetterly, electric bass; Holden Vance, acoustic bass; Sergio Solis, drums
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Penelope Williams, combo director
Combo 2
Unit 7 by Sam Jones
Up Jumped Spring by Freddie Hubbard
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Jerome Kern and Otto Harbach
Never Will I Marry by Frank Loesser
Ruby Stillman, vocals*
Noah Willhite, tenor saxophone; Alok John, piano; Will Curl, guitar; Chris Riggenbach (instructor), bass; Ved Dattaray, drums
*The first vocalist to join Emory Jazz Combos—from the studio of Simone McGaw Evans
Chris Riggenbach, combo director
Combo 1
I Thought About You
by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Mercer
So Many Stars by Sergio Mendes, Alan Bergman, and Marilyn Bergman
Take Five by Paul Desmond
Voyage by Kenny Barron
Michael Wang, alto saxophone; Jay Hammond, tenor saxophone; Jane Chakraborty, piano; Justin Hahm, guitar; Kevin Wu, bass; Tommy Parker, drums
Chris Riggenbach, combo director
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Emory Jazz Faculty and Artist Affiliates
Gary Motley, Director of Jazz Studies
Dan Baraszu, Guitar
Justin Chesarek, Drums
Randy Hunter, Saxophone
Justin Powell, Trumpet
Chris Riggenbach, Double Bass and Electric Bass
Penelope Williams, Piano and Vocals
Music at Emory
The Department of Music at Emory University provides an exciting and innovative environment for developing knowledge and skills as a performer, composer, and scholar. Led by a faculty of more than 60 nationally and internationally recognized artists and researchers, undergraduate and graduate students experience a rich diversity of performance and academic opportunities. Undergraduate students in the department earn a BA in music with a specialization in performance, composition, or research; many simultaneously earn a second degree in another department. True to the spirit of Emory, a liberal arts college in the heart of a research university, faculty members and ensembles also welcome the participation of non-major students from across the Emory campus. Become a part of Music at Emory by giving to the Friends of Music. A gift provides crucial support to all music activities. To learn more, visit music.emory.edu or call 404.727.6280.
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Emory Jazz Alliance
The Emory Jazz Alliance is devoted to supporting jazz education, awareness, and performance at Emory University. Donations will support Emory Jazz Studies by providing funding for residencies, program development, and community outreach. Students of Emory Jazz have been a part of an exceptional and nurturing space that prepares students to be the next generation of jazz artists and also creates connections and educational experiences with the industry’s top jazz artists. Become a member today by visiting music.emory.edu/home/about/support or scanning the QR code.
Upcoming Emory Jazz Events
Many concerts at Emory are free to attend. Visit music.emory.edu or schwartz.emory.edu to view complete event information for all Music at Emory events. If a ticket is required for attendance, prices are indicated in the listings below in the following order: Full price/Emory student price (unless otherwise noted as the price for all students).
Wednesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m., Larry Fuller Trio Master Class, Performing Arts Studio, free
Thursday, April 11, 6:00 p.m., Jazz on the Quad, Emory Quadrangle, free
Tuesday, April 16, 8:00 p.m., Emory Big Band, Schwartz Center, Emerson Concert Hall, free
Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m., Jazz on the Quad, Emory Quadrangle, free
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Music at Emory
Music at Emory brings together students, faculty, and world-class artists to create an exciting and innovative season of performances, lectures, workshops, and master classes. With more than 150 events each year across multiple Emory venues, audiences experience a wide variety of musical offerings.
We hope you enjoy sampling an assortment of work from our student ensembles, community youth ensembles, artists in residence, professional faculty, up-and-coming prodigies, and virtuosos from around the world.
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