Hear all of Ohio State's big bands in one concert! Mike Smith (Jazz Ensemble), Chris Anderson (Jazz Lab Big Band) and Kristopher Keith (Jazz Workshop), conductors.
The Jazz Workshop Big Band will perform the music of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, "Peer Gynt," as arranged by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn (1960). This five-movement Suite by Ellington and Strayhorn features many of Grieg's famous melodies from the incidental music to Ibsen's dramatic poem (1867). Guest artist Sam Langer joins the Jazz Workshop Big Band as the featured clarinet soloist for this special presentation. Jazz Lab Big Band plays selections by Frank Foster, Hank Mobley and Pharez Whited, as well as Chris Anderson's "Movin' Up." The Jazz Ensemble spotlights compositions and arrangements by Quincy Jones and his contemporaries, as well as a special performance of Philip Baturin's "Gray Love" for our friend and fellow bandmate.
This concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Livestream broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m.
All events are subject to change.
Getting Here
Park in the Ohio Union South Garage (open to visitors 24/7), walk North along College Rd. to enter the South doors of the Timashev Music Building.
Weigel Auditorium is located on the second floor at the far south end of the building. An open stairway located just inside the south doors leads to the hall.
- If an elevator is needed, walk through the Music Commons, behind the open stairway to the back hallway. Follow the hallway through the double doors to the elevator.
You may also park in Arps Garage (open to visitors M–F after 4 p.m. and on weekends) just North of the Timashev Music building.