Written by Ava Galyean<\/p>\n
The Harding University Jazz Band is hosting their annual fall concert Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. in the Reynolds Recital Hall. Andrew Cook, assistant professor of music and director of the Jazz Band, has a special theme planned for Thursday\u2019s concert, an arrangement highlighting great arrangers and composers of the \u201cbig band\u201d era, which took place in the late 30s and early 40s.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to do that because a lot of people \u2026 know the bands of the big band era, but there was usually a great arranger behind each of those bands,\u201d Cook said.<\/p>\n
The first half of the concert will be songs by jazz arrangers who are lesser known to the general public, such as Fletcher Henderson. The second half will feature more well known jazz composers such as Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.
\nThe Jazz Band is a class that may be taken for credit. It is composed of Harding students of all classifications and majors who are bringing together their talents to celebrate jazz music.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think that the best part about it is that, because they\u2019re really good, they challenge me, as a director, to make sure that I\u2019m doing my best,\u201d Cook said.<\/p>\n
Senior Jackson Russell, guitar player for the Jazz Band, is excited about the opportunity to highlight different styles from the era.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be honest, I\u2019m mainly excited for the concert because we\u2019ll be playing new music afterwards. I like the music we\u2019re currently playing, but I really like playing through new tunes,\u201d Russell said.<\/p>\n
The Jazz Band will have a few other concerts throughout the fall semester, including a Christmas concert. The band will also play a few features and accompany the ensemble and hosts during Spring Sing in April.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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