School of Music

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Robert A. Kvam, dean Michael O’Hara, associate dean

SCHOOL OF MUSIC Ryan Hourigan, director Rebecca Braun, assistant to the director Linda Pohly, coordinator of graduate programs in music Kevin Gerrity, coordinator of undergraduate programs in music

JAZZ FACULTY Mark Buselli, director of jazz studies Nathan Bogert, saxophone Cassius Goens, drums Freddie Mendoza, trombone/ensemble director COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Scott Routenberg, piano Joel Tucker, guitar School of Music Nick Tucker, bass

UPCOMING JAZZ EVENTS

Faculty Artist Series: Faculty Jazz Combo Tuesday, October 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Hahn Hall Jazz Ensemble I in Indianapolis (Friday Night Swing Dance) Friday, October 13 | 7:30 p.m. | Fountain Square Theatre Art of Jazz Series with guest artist Dan Tepfer, piano & composer Wednesday, October 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Sursa Hall Jazz Rhythm Section Day with guests the Dan Tepfer Trio Saturday, October 21 | 11 a.m.–7 p.m. | Hahn Hall & MU-117 BALL STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES Student Jazz Combos Tuesday, Nov. 7 & Nov. 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Hahn Hall Morgy Craig Annual Memorial Jazz Scholarship Award Concert Wednesday, November 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Sursa Hall Guest Concert: Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Mark Buselli & Freddie Mendoza, directors Saturday, December 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Sursa Hall Walter Smith III, saxophone UPCOMING SCHOOL OF MUSIC EVENTS

Series LXXII – Number 21 In keeping with copyright and artist agreements, use of recording and photographic devices is only permitted by approved university personnel. Food and drink are prohibited in all concert halls; we request your cooperation. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | 7:30 p.m. | SURSA HALL bsu.edu/music PROGRAM GUEST ARTIST BIO & PERSONNEL

Walter Smith III is widely recognized as an adept Program will contain selections from the following: performer, accomplished composer, and inspired educator. He is or has been a member of several legendary groups including the Terence Blanchard Quintet, Eric Harland's Voyager band, Roy Haynes JAZZ ENSEMBLE II “Fountain of Youth” band, Jason Moran’s Big Freddie Mendoza, director Bandwagon, and the Christian McBride Situation band. Walter has performed all over the world participating in numerous international festivals as well as famed Wilbur H Bird/ Broadway venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Teddy McRae/ In addition, he has shared the stage and/or appeared on Henri Woode recordings with many jazz notables including Roy arr. Sammy Nestico Haynes, Eric Reed, Mulgrew Miller, Joe Lovano, Walter Beasley, Terri Lynne Carrington, and a host of others. To date, Walter has appeared on over 75 recordings that are released worldwide. His debut Ray Brown When You Go recording as a leader was released in 2006, and his latest project Still Casual arr. Geoff Keezer was released in 2014. Walter received a music education degree from the Berklee College of Music, a master’s degree from Manhattan School of Music, and a graduate certificate in performance from the Thelonious Monk Institute Oliver Nelson Miss Fine of Jazz. He is a recently appointed associate professor of jazz studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and endorses D'Addario reeds and John LaBarbera Esperanza accessories and Fred LeBayle mouthpieces.

Walter Smith III is here at Ball State as part of Saxtemberfest, an annual series of events that brings professional saxophonists to campus for recitals, master classes, and concerts. JAZZ LAB ENSEMBLE I JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Mark Buselli, director SAXOPHONE TROMBONE BASS Walter Smith III , saxophone Cristian Ziege Bryce Wessley Alan Smith Stephanie Mayer Matt Laczynski Ben Moore Noah Johnson DRUMS Duke Pearson New Girl Mekhi Crawford Aaron Kocks Tyler Thom Logan Neher Sam Green PIANO Walter Smith III July TRUMPET Danny Yount Brandon Hazelbaker arr. Matt Otto Ethan Hodes GUITAR Andrew Fiorini Daniel Platz

Herbie Hancock Butterfly Amelia Scanland arr. Tim Ouimette JAZZ LAB ENSEMBLE I SAXOPHONE TROMBONE BASS Gabriel Sanchez Dan Sager Claire Everett Thad Jones Big Dipper Kendell Fowler Dan Smith LaMont Webb Bryce Chiddister DRUMS/ Sam Lock Sam Anderson PERCUSSION Russell Robinson Portrait of Jennie Trevor Mather Danny Yount arr. Al Kiger PIANO Kollin Kolb TRUMPET Tommy Schilb Alex Kastner Frank Foster Disapproachment Adam Heller GUITAR Jesse Wade Joel Tucker

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