Jazz Ensemble I
Ensemble Information
Director: Will Ford
Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring
Spring 2026 Rehearsal Time: MWF 12:30-1:50
Spring 2026 Rehearsal Location: Fine Arts 160
Enrollment Information
2025-26 Performance Schedule
Thursday, September 25, 2025 (7:30 pm)
Clyde H. Wells FAC Auditorium
Monday, November 24. 2025 (7:30 pm)
Clyde H. Wells FAC Auditorium
Monday, December 1, 2025 (7:30 pm)
as part of the Holiday Collage Concert
Clyde H. Wells FAC Auditorium
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (7:30 pm)
Clyde H. Wells FAC Auditorium
Saturday, April 25, 2026 (7:30 pm)
as part of the 60th Annual Jazz Festival
Clyde H. Wells FAC Auditorium
Tarleton Jazz I is the premiere jazz performing ensemble at Tarleton State and the foundation of the Tarleton Jazz program. The goal of this ensemble is to achieve the highest standards of performance in big band jazz, emulating the styles of the iconic big bands and exploring the modern big band sounds.
Tarleton Jazz I performed at many jazz festivals including Montreaux Jazz Festival, the Vienna Jazz Festival, Wichita Jazz Festival, and the Fiesta Jazz Festival. In addition, this ensemble has toured England, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, and Hawaii. Tarleton Jazz I has recorded 2 CDs, Big Bad Band and Whisper Not.