Friends University Jazz

09/04/2026

Have you been practicing? We have in Concert Jazz Band, and we’ve been practicing several different ways.

In our music program we’ve been singing our parts, stoping and starting small sections, and slowing down and enjoying the process.

To have fun we have to start from the beginning, and we want you to join us for that celebration!

Practice with us for next week and we will see you there.

08/28/2026

Have you wondered what it’s like during the first week of rehearsals in a college music program?

Here’s Conjunto Latino, a Latin band ran by Andy Slater and Dr. Nick Schroeder during their second rehearsal of the year playing some Tito Puente and merengue!

Practice makes progress and we want you to make progress with us. Practice and we will see you next week 😉

05/02/2026

Tonight!

Our final jazz event of the year is this Saturday, don't miss out!

https://www.friends.edu/finearts/fine-arts-tickets/

04/24/2026

See what’s happening on campus next week with Dr. Nick Schroeder!

Lunch on the Lawn, 4/30 12:00 PM, Rose Window Plaza
Jazz Finale, 5/2 7:30 PM, Sebits Auditorium

04/18/2026

Jazz Vocal Ensemble hits at Walker’s Jazz Lounge at 5:30 PM today!

Also, Concert Jazz Band will be at the Lux with Wichita Swing Dance Society from 7-9 PM, so come get celebrate all of our talented students on this beautiful day!

04/15/2026

Explore the awesome analysis of Dizzy Gillespie presented by Dr. Nick Schroeder.

04/08/2026

Deep dive with Dr. Schroeder into the discography of Miles Davis for todays special.

04/02/2026

03/30/2026

Step into the world of jazz trumpet with Dr. Nick Schroeder and uncover its incredible legacy!