Support UC Jazz

On November 13 at 8 pm, the UC Jazz Advanced Combos and Big Band will be performing at the I-House! This is an important fundraising event for us and your attendance would be greatly appreciated. You can purchase your tickets online today via Cal Performances, make a purchase in person at 72 Cesar Chavez Center (basement level, Monday through Friday 9 am – 4:30 pm), or place an order over the phone by calling 510-642-5062. In addition, you can purchase Benefit Dinner and Concert packages, become a Sponsor of the Benefit, or make a direct donation at the 2009 Jazz Benefit page. Tickets may also be purchased at the door starting at 7 pm.

UC Jazz is the main outlet on the UC Berkeley campus for jazz instruction and performance, with a long, 40-year tradition of excellence. Currently, UC Jazz has a Director and five part-time faculty members who coach the seven combos and big band. In addition to the world-class instruction, many on and off campus performance opportunities are offered to students each semester. Weekly rehearsals prepare the ensembles for end of the semester concerts and practice facilities are also provided to students.

In order to provide these services, our members require facilities, teaching materials, sheet music, instruments, studio equipment, and listening material for our Duke Ellington Memorial Library, all of which require support from individuals, businesses, and foundations who value jazz education and performance at UC Berkeley. Your contribution to the University of California Jazz Ensembles, regardless of size, is greatly needed and appreciated.

To make a contribution, please contact either Director Ted Moore or Alumni Relations and Events Coordinator Carol Suveda; make a check payable to UC Regents and send to UC Jazz Ensembles, 72 Cesar Chavez Student Center #4280, Berkeley, CA 94720-4280; or make a secure online donation using your credit card at Give to Cal.