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Route 322 closure and detour on May 17 for Rowan University commencement ceremonies | more
Professor Emeritus Joseph Robinette earns Tony Award nomination | more Preparing tomorrow's young professionals: Rowan to offer Career Explorers Camp for students in seventh-ninth grades | more New Jersey Senate president to speak at Rowan commencement | more Rowan 'rocks the boat' with production of Guys & Dolls | more Jazz Ensembles & Jazz Festivals Lab Band; Denis DiBlasio, DirectorThe Rowan University Lab Band is an exciting one-of-a-kind ensemble consisting of a different instrumentation each year. The Lab Band has used saxophones, violins, bassoon, trumpets, tubas, multiple guitars, trombones, bass, drums, harp, contrabassoon, three person vocal choir, french horn, flutes, keyboard, multiple lutes and more. All of the Lab Band's music is written specifically for the group by faculty and students. All members learn to improvise, perform as ensemble and learn how to create a piece for the group. The Lab Band performs regularly on and off-campus.
Lab Band - "What is Dundalk Broo" Jazz Band; George Rabbai, DirectorThe Rowan University Jazz Band is an ensemble cast in the traditional big band model trailblazed by greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Buddy Rich, Maynard Ferguson, and Stan Kenton. The Jazz Band performs much of the traditional big band repertoire as well as contemporary works. Jazz Band rehearsals emphasize preparation for performances, ensemble playing, and sight-reading. Small Jazz EnsemblesDenis DiBlasio, Douglas Mapp, Tom Giacabetti, Jim Miller, George Rabbai, Directors The Rowan University 43rd Annual Jazz Festival
Daytime activities: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Pfleeger Concert Hall, Friday Tickets are $15 The Rowan Jazz Festival is non-competitive while fostering an instructional friendly environment. To register for a time slot, click on the link below: If needed, contact Denis for a Business Registration Certificate. Denis DiBlasio |
