The Jazz Studies area at Ithaca College features four large jazz ensembles. The groups perform at least one concert per semester and also perform elsewhere on campus and in the community. All Ithaca College students regardless of major are permitted to audition for the jazz ensembles.
Jazz Ensembles
Jazz Repertory Ensemble
Directed by Greg Evans, this group focuses on core big band repertoire primarily studying music of the great jazz writers
Jazz Lab Band
An ensemble that performs a blend of repertoire from the traditional giants to many of the current leading writers of jazz ensemble music
Campus Jazz Band
Primarily for non-music majors who would like to continue to play jazz and learn more about its traditions