THE UVIC VOCAL JAZZ MAINSTREAM & IMPROVISATIONAL ENSEMBLE under the direction of Wendell A. Clanton 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 the baton of 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, and 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.

Tuesday, 4 September 2018

2018 Recruitment Day

Thank you, Recruitment Team,
for your enthusiasm today!

See you at the Meet & Greet!
Wednesday Sept. 6th
6pm to 7pm
School of Music
B037






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Monday, 13 August 2018

Vocal Jazz 2018 - 2019 - Meet & Greet Wednesday Sept. 5th


Welcome one and all!

Vocal Jazz Meet & Greet

Wednesday, September 5th
6pm to 7pm
Room B037 School of Music
Singalong and Audition Information
Meet vocal jazz enthusiasts!


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Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Alumni Nicholas Renaud named intern conductor with BC Youth Choir

Photo by Emily Liu

Mr. Nicholas Renaud, four-year member of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble, has been named the intern conductor with the BC Youth Choir under the direction of UVic outstanding alumna Allison Girvan.

Nic's resume includes Assistant Director of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble. He rehearsed and directed in concert his enthusiastically received arrangement of Stompa (by Jerrod Bettis and Serena Ryder), that featured the group 20 Something on the 2016 Spring Showcase. Nic has also been a valued member of the Leadership Circle and Audition Team. He has been an active participant with our annual Singing Valentine's fundraiser comprised of touring combos that are booked for private and public functions. His personal initiative and sense of responsibility have made him an apt organizer and promoter.

UVJAZZ Red Combo
Nic has also been tenor with several of our advanced signature combos, and lead tenor with UVJAZZ Red. He appeared with the UVic Vocal Jazz select touring group at the prestigious Frank Demiero Jazz Fest in 2016 in Edmonds, Washington.

Nic Renaud, centre, and UVJazz Red in clinic with Kirby Shaw.
A dedicated musician and teacher, and tireless supporter of his peers and projects for middle and high school students, we see a bright future ahead for this talented, well organized and passionate individual.

Congratulations Nic!
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