Dordt University's Music Department will welcome the Jazzed Up Big Band for a concert on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. in the BJ Haan Auditorium.
The Jazzed Up Big Band is a professional ensemble based out of the Okoboji area, drawing talented musicians from Northwest Iowa, Southwest Minnesota, Southeast South Dakota, and the surrounding region. The group has performed across the region for years, bringing high-energy big band music to audiences throughout the Midwest.
Audiences can expect an evening of jazz and pop favorites spanning traditional swing, contemporary jazz, and classic big band styles. Dordt's own Fourth Avenue Jazz Band will open the concert with a featured tune before the Jazzed Up Big Band takes the stage for their first-ever performance at Dordt University.
The concert is free and open to the public.
About Dordt University
As an institution of higher education committed to the Reformed Christian perspective, Dordt University equips students, alumni, and the broader community to work effectively toward Christ-centered renewal in all aspects of contemporary life.
Located in Sioux Center, Iowa, Dordt offers undergraduate and graduate programs that help students live their faith in every area of life. Through rigorous learning, meaningful relationships, and whole-person formation, students gain the practical wisdom to serve God and neighbor through their work and in their communities. Dordt has been named among the nation's leading Christian universities by U.S. News & World Report, Niche, and other national publications.
On November 7, Dordt University will host the Northwest Iowa Bandmasters Association middle school honor band. During their time on campus, students will rehearse together and conclude with a concert open to the public.
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