THE UVIC VOCAL JAZZ MAINSTREAM & IMPROVISATIONAL ENSEMBLE has established a reputation for artistic excellence, stylistic flexibility and performances of original and inspiring arrangements. In addition to highly successful performances at the Powell River Vocal Summit and the Frank Demiero Jazz Fest, UVJMIE was the choral ensemble for The Best of Queen concert series with JEANS 'N CLASSICS and the VICTORIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA under Maestro Giuseppe Pietraroia. The Ensemble is well known for its fun-filled, filled-to-capacity audience engaging concerts. Our Autumn and Spring Vocal Jazz Showcases feature the Signature Studio Ensemble and various Spotlight Combos including Ellavation, and the UVic Vocal Jazz Stage Orchestra. The Ensemble has opened for the internationally acclaimed vocal groups GROOVE FOR THOUGHT and THE REAL GROUP, Canadian sensation COUNTERMEASURE, and has received high praise from legends Kirby Shaw and Dave Barduhn, and from master educators Vijay Singh, Peter Taylor and Janet Warren. Among our many distinguished alumni are MIKE EDEL and TWIN KENNEDY.

Signature Ensembles

Signature Ensembles
2023

Singer Information Sheet

The Singer Information Sheet must be completed and brought to the audition in order for candidates to be considered for membership.

Singer Information Sheets will be provided at the Meet & Greet on the first Wednesday of classes—typically the first week of September. Exact time and date of the Meet will be posted at this blog, on facebook and on the Twitter feed (@uvjaz) and announced by posters and banners on campus.

In the event a sheet is lost, additional copies of the Information Sheet will be provided at the door to the audition room.

Please ensure the information provided is accurate and the contact information legible so that the results of the audition can be communicated by email.

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