Concert Schedule

April 22, 7 p.m. at Whitesboro First Baptist Church, Whitesboro, Texas

April 29, 7:30 p.m. at Grayson County College Cruce Stark Auditorium, Denison, Texas

The Jazz Ensemble is comprised of students, faculty, and community members from across northeastern Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. This season’s performances will include musical styles ranging from classic swing and ballads to contemporary Latin music and modern fusion.

An Evening of Big Band Jazz will feature soloists Chris Dickson playing alto saxophone; Andy Wright, Sydny Wright, and Hunter Thompson on tenor saxophone; Timothy Jenkins and Carson Cook on piano; Jesse Spear playing trombone; and Richard Burleson on drums.

All events are free and open to the public.

Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.