Jazz Band
Ryan Tarjanyi, director
(937) 775-2346
E-mail: ryan.tarjanyi@wright.edu
The Wright State University Jazz Ensemble is a 15-20 piece large ensemble open
to all WSU students by audition. The group performs music ranging from early
Duke Ellington through the most modern composers such as Gordon Goodwin and
Jon Fedchock. The band performs multiple times each quarter on campus. While
the ability to improvise is strongly encouraged, the band is always looking
for solid section players to contribute to the ensemble. Auditions are held
each fall and subsequently when slots open up each quarter. The instrumentation
is 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 4 Trombones (1 Bass), Tuba (if needed), and the rhythm
section made up of Piano, Bass, Guitar and Drum Set. If you are interested in
joining the Jazz Ensemble, please contact Mr. Ryan Tarjanyi at ryan.tarjanyi@wright.edu.
