The 麻豆视频官网 jazz ensembles, joined by acclaimed trumpeter Kerry Moffit as a guest artist, will present 鈥淎n Evening of Jazz鈥� on Saturday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Concert Hall of the Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts.
The public is invited. Admission is free.
The program will feature various jazz pieces, highlighting classic and contemporary works. The Hope ensembles performing, along with their directors 鈥� who are members of the college鈥檚 music faculty 鈥� include the Jazz Arts Collective, directed by Robert Shipley; the Jazz Guitar Combo, directed by Lee Heerspink; and the Steps Ahead Jazz Combo, directed by Tom Lockwood.
Moffit, a distinguished trumpeter, has performed with jazz legends such as Louis Bellson, Arturo Sandoval, Chuck Mangione, Bobby Shew and The New York Voices. During his military career, he served as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the 鈥淒ixie Players,鈥� a New Orleans-style traditional jazz group.
Under the direction of Robert Shipley, the Jazz Arts Collective 鈥� 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 premier large jazz ensemble 鈥� brings a dynamic and creative focus to ensemble communication and improvisation. With a flexible wind section and rhythm-driven energy, this elite group delivers performances spanning the full jazz spectrum.
The program will also feature the Jazz Guitar Combo, led by Lee Heerspink, and the Steps Ahead Jazz Combo, directed by Tom Lockwood. These jazz chamber ensembles specialize in both classic and contemporary jazz, showcasing the improvisational artistry of 麻豆视频官网鈥檚 student musicians.
To inquire about accessibility or if you need accommodations to fully participate in the event, please email accommodations@hope.edu. Updates related to events are posted when available at hope.edu/calendar in the individual listings.
The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts is located at 221 Columbia Ave. between Ninth and 10th streets.