Vocal Jazz Ensemble "3C-VJE"
Mimi Rohlfing, Director
Also known as 3C-VJE, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a select group consisting of twelve to 16 vocalists and a rhythm section; instrumentation is added as needed. The Ensemble performs a capella and accompanied repertoire in jazz and pop, with global music influences; all music is memorized, improvisation is encouraged. All members and prospective members of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble must audition for their parts each year during the first week of class.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble rehearses three times a week, with additional sectional meetings led by student leaders, and offers opportunities for singers and instrumentalists to be featured as soloists and in small groups.
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs with the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble for events such as Manifest and Commencement, and for special engagements such as performing for the President of Liberia and Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. The Ensemble begins its fall term with a three-day retreat to Camp Algonquin, and goes on to represent Columbia College Chicago on- and off-campus throughout the year.
3CVJE Performance Schedule Spring 2008
Also known as 3C-VJE, the Vocal Jazz Ensemble is a select group consisting of twelve to 16 vocalists and a rhythm section; instrumentation is added as needed. The Ensemble performs a capella and accompanied repertoire in jazz and pop, with global music influences; all music is memorized, improvisation is encouraged. All members and prospective members of the Vocal Jazz Ensemble must audition for their parts each year during the first week of class.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble rehearses three times a week, with additional sectional meetings led by student leaders, and offers opportunities for singers and instrumentalists to be featured as soloists and in small groups.
The Vocal Jazz Ensemble performs with the Columbia College Jazz Ensemble for events such as Manifest and Commencement, and for special engagements such as performing for the President of Liberia and Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. The Ensemble begins its fall term with a three-day retreat to Camp Algonquin, and goes on to represent Columbia College Chicago on- and off-campus throughout the year.
3CVJE Performance Schedule Spring 2008
Sat. Feb. 16 Millikin University Vocal Jazz Festival
Fri. Feb. 22 Elmhurst College Jazz Festival
Mon. Mar. 10 New York Voices concert
Fri. Mar. 14 Concert with Columbia College Jazz Ensemble at Conaway Center
Sat. Apr. 19 Royal Scots and 3CVJE in Concert, Highland Community College, Freeport, IL.
Wed. Apr. 23 3CVJE and Jazz Pop Choir in Concert
Fri. May 16 Manifest Performance at Spertus Theater
May 17 & 18 Columbia College Commencement Ceremonies