University Jazz Band Spring 2026 Performance

A colorful abstract illustration of jazz instruments—including saxophones, trumpets, and trombones—set against a vibrant, energetic background.

Sunday, May 3
2:00 p.m.
Wolf Kuhn Theatre
Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

Directed by Josh Hillard

Free and open to the public through the Kjell Meling Arts for All initiative.

University Jazz Performers

Saxophone

Seth Goheen
Abigail Hayes
Noah Hillard
Bayla Miller
Jack Proksch
Bob Scholl*

Trumpet

Owen Carmel
Mackenzie Colabove
Jimmy Cornell
Ethan Donlan
RJ Grove

Trombone

Matt Brown*
Alexandria Hamel
Caleb Peck
Keegan Quinn
Jack Slusser

Piano

Justin Liao
Brady Neiser

Bass

Andrew Sackett

Drums

Isaac Hillard

Vibes/Percussion

Emily Zacker

Violin

Lorrie Zacker*

*Guest Artist

Director: Josh Hillard

Program Order

Adam’s Apple—Wayne Shorter, Arr. Chris Merz
Blue Bossa—Kenny Dorham
Grace—Quincy Jones and Jeremy Lubbock Arr. Sammy Nestico
The Jazz Police—Gordon Goodwin
Listen—Neil Slater
Moten Swing—Buster and Benny Moten, Arr. Ernie Wilkins
Portal—Martin/League/Marcelo/Woloski, Arr. Lawrence
Well You Needn’t—Thelonius Monk, Arr. Mark Taylor

Acknowledgements

Dr. Ron Darbeau, chancellor and dean
Leigh Ann Haefner, vice chancellor, Academic Affairs
Dr. Nicholas L. Pyeatt, interim division head, BHHSS
Jonathan O’Harrow, director, Strategic Communications
Marissa Carney, media and public relations coordinator, Strategic Communications
Melissa Wilt, graphic designer, Strategic Communications
Kylea Myers, theatre and gallery coordinator, Misciagna Family Center
Courtney Fowler, theatre and gallery assistant, Misciagna Family Center
Maxwell Doherty, technical director, Misciagna Family Center
Benjamin Weaver, technical theatre assistant, Misciagna Family Center

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