Western Illinois University Jazz

Western Illinois University Jazz www.wiu.edu/COFAC/jazz Jazz Studies at Western Illinois University is a comprehensive degree option at the undergraduate level and as a minor as well.

Graduate options include both performance and composition. Our students who graduate have been accepted into some of the most elite jazz programs in the country, doctoral programs, after finishing an MM in Jazz, and some are teaching at the university level. The program is highly visible and our students perform approximately 50 performances per semester. The jazz area produces and participates i

n three festivals annually and brings many internationally renowned guest artists each year to work with our talented students. Recent guests have included Jim McNeely, Duffy Jackson, Rob Parton, Jon Faddis, Bobby Shew, Roger Ingram, Chris Vadala, Rick Simerly, Gunnar Mossblad, Chris Collins, Bob Mintzer, John Clayton, Jeff Halsey, The Eddie Gomez Trio, The Jeff Hamilton Trio, The Harold Danko Trio, John Fedchock, Matt Wilson, Tom Garling, Johnny Trudell, Jack Grassel, Jill Jensen, and Brian Coyle.

05/05/2026

We are looking forward to jazz juries which will be held in Sallee 212 on Tuesday, May 12 from 9-12 AM. The signup sheet is here:

05/05/2026
Jazz combo 2 presents their final performance featuring selections by Thelonious Monk and a few pieces with a Cinco de M...
05/05/2026

Jazz combo 2 presents their final performance featuring selections by Thelonious Monk and a few pieces with a Cinco de Mayo Theme. Come join us at 5:30 at the Wine The Wine Sellers.

THURSDAY MAY 7TH
WIU graduate assistant Nicolo Echague will present a recital of his arrangements and original compositions. 5:30PM

Congratulations to the Spring 26 Western Illinois Jazz Band! Our spring concert last Friday was filled with challenging ...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to the Spring 26 Western Illinois Jazz Band! Our spring concert last Friday was filled with challenging music taken from the standard and not so standard big band repertoire. This band really came together!!!! I was proud to share the stage with you!

WIU JAZZ! Pictured here are jazz groups from the Western Illinois University Jazz combo program after their amazing conc...
04/23/2026

WIU JAZZ! Pictured here are jazz groups from the Western Illinois University Jazz combo program after their amazing concert last Tuesday evening! There are still a few WIU Jazz events coming up! 4/24 WIU jazz band COFAC recital hall 7:30. 4/25 The Hopper Jazz’tet at the Wine Sellers 5:30. More to follow in the coming weeks as the semester screeches to a halt. Stay tuned!

The WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra showed up to PLAY last night! Thanks to Dr. Martin McCain, The WIU Chamber Singers under t...
04/23/2026

The WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra showed up to PLAY last night! Thanks to Dr. Martin McCain, The WIU Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Jason Hawkins and this great band.

7 likes. "JAZZ STUDIO ORCHESTRA CONCERT"

Tomorrow night! We are looking forward to this and hope to see you there
04/21/2026

Tomorrow night! We are looking forward to this and hope to see you there

We are thrilled to feature Dr. Martin McCain with the WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra Wednesday April 22nd at 7:30 PM! This concert will also feature the WIU Chamber Singers.

The mighty Quincy Symphony Orchestra! We tore it up yesterday! Shostakovich Symphony, one of my favorites .
04/20/2026

The mighty Quincy Symphony Orchestra! We tore it up yesterday! Shostakovich Symphony, one of my favorites .

We are thrilled to feature Dr. Martin McCain with the WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra Wednesday April 22nd at 7:30 PM! This co...
04/14/2026

We are thrilled to feature Dr. Martin McCain with the WIU Jazz Studio Orchestra Wednesday April 22nd at 7:30 PM! This concert will also feature the WIU Chamber Singers.

We had a great time working with Dave Detweiler! Incredible musician and generous teacher.
04/06/2026

We had a great time working with Dave Detweiler! Incredible musician and generous teacher.

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