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The Georgia College & State University Jazz Band will perform at the JENerations Jazz Festival on Saturday Aug. 11, 2025, at 2 p..m. This festival runs in conjunction with the Jazz Education Network (JEN) National Conference which will be held in Atlanta. In addition to having access to all the incredible clinics and concerts associated with the JEN Conference, JENerations Jazz Festival participating bands will perform for 30 minutes and immediately following the performance, receive...

The Georgia College & State University Jazz Band is in need of two (2) trumpet players to fill out the band. If you play trumpet and have Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:45 p.m. available, then this might be a good fit for you. If you are interested or want more information, please reach out to Dr. Towner at clifford.towner@gcsu.edu. 

Hi musicians,Georgia College & State University Jazz will be holding auditions for the GC Jazz Band and Combos on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. in the McComb Building. The audition materials are attached. This is a "come all" audition, so no specific times are needed, just show up with your axe. Class times for the courses are as follows:Jazz Band—Tues./Thurs. 3:30-4:45 p.m.Jazz Combos—Tues. at 6 p.m. or Thurs. at 5 p.m., depending on the comboWe are also offering Jazz Improvisation...

Come out and enjoy our Georgia College & State University Jazz Jam Session Tuesday, Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m. at Amici Café, downtown Milledgeville, presented by Jazz at Georgia College. Hosted by our faculty and student jazz musicians, the GCSU Jam Session is open to all members of the community who are interested in working on their jazz and improvisation skills. Bring your instrument if you want to play or come just to enjoy the menu and the live music at Amici Café. We hope to see you there.

Come out and enjoy our Georgia College & State University Jazz Jam Session Tuesday, Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m. at Amici Café, downtown Milledgeville, presented by Jazz at Georgia College. Hosted by our faculty and student jazz musicians, the GCSU Jam Session is open to all members of the community who are interested in working on their jazz and improvisation skills. Bring your instrument if you want to play or come just to enjoy the menu and the live music at Amici Café. We hope to see you there.

Please see below to find out more information about our choral ensembles and this year's schedule. Our choirs are one-credit courses that meet for two-and-a-half hours per week. You do not have to be a music major or minor to participate. Whether you have experience singing in a choir or not, if you love to sing, please consider joining us. Students may register for the unauditioned ensembles; if you wish to audition for an ensemble, see below for details. GCSU faculty/staff and community...

Come out and enjoy our Georgia College & State University Jazz Jam Session Tuesday, Sept. 24, 7-9 p.m. at Amici Café in downtown Milledgeville, presented by Jazz at Georgia College. Hosted by our faculty and student jazz musicians, the GCSU Jam Session is open to all members of the community who are interested in working on their jazz and improvisation skills. Bring your instrument if you want to play or come just to enjoy the menu and the live music at Amici Café. We hope to see you there!