Utah Tech University

Jazz Ensemble

Brass and woodwind scholarships

Tradition of Excellence

The Utah Tech Jazz Ensemble has a long and rich tradition of performances.  The group performs on and off campus to enthusiastic audiences every semester featuring student soloists and frequent guest artists. This audition only group is made up of mostly music majors but open to any talented musician. Their repertoire stretches from the 1930’s Big Band era to the current day.  This group is led by Dr. Byron Ward.

 

 

Audition Information

To audition for the UT Jazz Ensemble please fill out the following google form:

https://forms.gle/Qm6zDBEKQG3issqC9

Audition materials are found here:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ALOtTT_-oh7Xft8c5Zj7v1yXamI4_RBT?usp=sharing

Wind/Brass Auditions will be held August 18, 2026 1-3pm in Graff 18

Rhythm Section auditions will be held August 20, 2026 1-2:15pm in Eccles 150

2026-27 Performance Dates

October 19, 2026 at Eccles Concert Hall

November 17, 2026 at Eccles Concert Hall

December 3, 2026 at Fountain Amphitheater (12:00pm)

January 30, 2027 at Eccles Concert Hall – St. George Jazz Festival

March 3, 2027 at Eccles Concert Hall

April 21, 2027 at Eccles Concert Hall

*TBD – Friday performances combined with local High Schools (Times and Locations – TBA)

 

All concerts are FREE unless otherwise indicated

Unless otherwise listed, all events start at 7:30 pm

Contact

Dr. Byron Ward

Jazz Ensemble Director

Email: byron.ward@utahtech.edu

Phone: 435-652-7725