If you like jazz, there are many opportunities for you at Truman. You can perform in one of the large Jazz Ensembles or small Jazz Combos, pursue the Jazz Minor, and take classes in Jazz Improvisation, Arranging, Pedagogy, and History.

The annual JazzFest brings opportunities to perform and learn from world-famous musicians—guest artists have included:

• Clark Terry
• Slide Hampton
• Jon Faddis
• Bill Watrous
• Randy Brecker
• John Abercrombie
• Matt Wilson
• Ben Allison
• Ingred Jensen
• Ethan Iverson

We’re proud of our jazz alumni who are currently working as professional jazz performers and educators:

• Jo Ann Daugherty (Chicago, IL)
• Bill McKemy (Kansas City, MO)
• Ken Kehner (Jefferson City, MO)
• Bob Long (St. Joseph, MO)
• Mike Metheny (Kansas City, MO)
• Dave Kobberdahl (Des Moines, IA)
• Wayne Page (Des Moines, IA)

If you have any questions about the Jazz Program at Truman, contact Professor Tim AuBuchon.