The SMSE jazz is a small jazz group that consists of approximately 13 rotating musicians. These musicians are passionate and talented performers that perform jazz standards and fusion arrangements for live audiences. So far, the ensemble has collaborated with arrangers Jamiia Franklin and Noah Gorman to perform engaging sets.
Upcoming Concert!
SMSE Jazz’s first solo concert will be July 19th, 2025 at 6:30 pm. The ensemble will be hosted by gracious First Presbyterian Church. This is a free performance that is open to the public.
This special set includes works and arrangements by Miles Davis, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, and more!
SMSE Jazz: Live!
Jamiia has selected several videos that showcase the SMSE Jazz ensemble. Works include Jamiia Franklin’s arrangement of Dearly Beloved and a performance of Noah Gorman’s Undertale Medley. SMSE Jazz’s content is currently published under Jamiia’s personal YouTube channel.
Ensemble Membership:
This ensemble is managed by Jamiia Franklin, who deals with most of the logistics. Setlists mostly consist of Grade 2-4 (lower high school to lower collegiate level) music and are decided by the ensemble members. Additionally, members may arrange or compose music for the group to perform.
Rehearsals occur occasionally, with about 8 hours of group rehearsal per set. Due to the low rehearsal time, there is an expectation that members practice their music outside of the full ensemble rehearsals as necessary. Members are required to attend a minimum of 3/5ths of the rehearsals leading to a concert to perform.
There is no cost to join or perform with the ensemble.
For those interested in joining SMSE, you may contact Jamiia.
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