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 Ensembles - the University of Victoria Studio Group, the University of Victoria Show Choir - and various Spotlight Combos including Ellavation Chorale, 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 the superb FIFTH STREET, MIKE EDEL and TWIN KENNEDY.

Sunday, 22 December 2013
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Mega congratulations UVJazz!
Congratulations on a fine performance!
W.
Monday, 25 November 2013
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Autumn Showcase • Nov. 24th Sunday 8pm
Live stream audio: http://finearts.uvic.ca/music/events/live/
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
VJ2 • Meaghan, Micha, Tyler & Taylor
Wednesday, 30 October 2013
Sunday, 22 September 2013
Fall Retreat 2013 • Shawnigan Lake
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Sept. 20th Vocal Jazz Retreat • Camp Pringle, Shawnigan Lake
- A draft itinerary has been sent to the Ensemble Manager.
- We are awaiting responses to the car/driving requests. If you have a car and can drive, we require transport for another 10 people. The Director will have room in his van for six additional passengers.
- Dietary considerations will be accommodated.
- Check your emails: a final itinerary will be published thursday evening.
- 3:45pm Friday, Sept. 20: meet in School of Music, common area, basement.
- 4pm Friday, Sept. 20: Depart UVic for Camp Pringle.
- 5pm Friday, Sept. 20: Check-in.
- 2pm Sunday Sept. 22: Check-out.
- it looks like it will be a rainy weekend: dress appropriately for colder (and muddy) mountain conditions.
- bring all your music, large ensemble and combo charts!
- bring a sleeping bag and pillow. If you have an extra sleeping bag, bring it for someone who doesn't have one.
- bring a guitar.
- $20 food contribution: please bring twenty dollars in cash with you to offset food expenses!
- payable to Monique.
- costs are covered! Enjoy the weekend.
Friday, 13 September 2013
First Rehearsal
6pm, Monday, September 16th.
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Rehearsal goals and other information will be posted at the right column of the blog and distributed by the Ensemble Manager via email.
Looking forward to some "Fascinatin' Rhythm"!
Wednesday, 11 September 2013
2013 Audition Results
This year's Committee:
Andrea, Monique, Claire, Taylor, Nick, Matt, Danielle and Sarah—thank you!
- Audition committee members independently compiled a personal draft list of singers for inclusion in the singer pool.
- Draft lists were compared and singers common to all lists were entered into the singer pool.
- Preference was given to: candidates committed to two full semesters of weekly participation; candidates who possess stronger reading skills.
- Discussion and revisions to the singer pool were made based on further input from the Director.
- Consensus.
- Final revisions.
Hand out organizational information
Monday, 19 August 2013
2013 September Meet & Greet and Auditions
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
Year Ender
Camerata Lacunensis • "O Pato"
Another presentation by the same group in a more intimate setting:
Check out the Diego Jasca Trio:
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
2013 SPRING AUDITIONS
for Audition material and directions.
Friday, 22 March 2013
LISTEN LIVE! - "MOODS OF MARCH" VOCAL JAZZ SHOWCASE
The showcase starts at 8pm PDT (GMT-7).
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Wednesday, 6 March 2013
Friday, 15 February 2013
Post-Valentines Day 2013
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
UViC Vocal Jazz at Arbutus Middle School
Monday, 21 January 2013
2013 UVSMEA Retreat
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Friday, 11 January 2013
Rehearsal January 14th
- He Beeped (confident solos)
- A Child Is Born
- Clear Day (mm 89-150)
- Baby Driver (beg to m. 65) (confident solos)
- Do Nothin' (review on Monday)
- Sunshine
- Nica's Dream