Saxophone Students performing

Jazz

Jazz

YSU offers a range of performance-based ensembles for students interested in learning and performing jazz and popular music. These groups provide valuable opportunities for hands-on experience in both large and small group settings, with a focus on the development of essential musical skills and techniques.

 
Student holding guitar

Contemporary Ensemble

The Contemporary Ensembles provide an outlet for students interested in modern, popular, contemporary, and commercial music styles. The style and instrumentation are determined in a collaborative way by the members of the ensemble and faculty coach. 

 
student playing with music console

Electronic Music Ensemble

The Electronic Music Ensemble explores performative, improvisatory, and experimental practices in electronic and electro-acoustic music. Combining electronic, acoustic, and computer instruments, the ensemble welcomes music majors and approved non-majors.

 
student playing musical instrunment

Jazz Combos

YSU offers a range of performance-based ensembles for students interested in learning and performing jazz and popular music. These groups provide valuable opportunities for hands-on experience in both large and small group settings, with a focus on the development of essential musical skills and techniques.

 

YSU Jazz Combos

 
student playing musical instrunment

Jazz Ensemble

YSU offers a range of performance-based ensembles for students interested in learning and performing jazz and popular music. These groups provide valuable opportunities for hands-on experience in both large and small group settings, with a focus on the development of essential musical skills and techniques.