Jazz Orchestra

• The Jazz Orchestra rehearses every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:30 - 6:55 p.m. in the Kent State Center for the Performing Arts in E112. Directed by Bobby Selvaggio.
• Membership is open to instrumentalists and solo vocalists. 

Jazz Workshop Ensemble

• The Jazz Workshop Ensemble rehearses every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 - 6:55 p.m. in the Kent State Center for the Performing Arts in E112.  
• Membership is open to instrumentalists and solo vocalists. 

Jazz Combos

• Jazz Combos are coached by members of outstanding Jazz Studies faculty. 
• Membership is open to instrumentalists and solo vocalists. 

QUESTIONS?

Bobby Selvaggio 
Director of Jazz Studies
Jazz Orchestra 
rselvagg@kent.edu

Nova Jazz Singers

The Nova Jazz Singers was founded in 2012 by Dr. Christopher J. Venesile, now-retired Associate Professor of Choral Music Education, to bring the disciplines of advanced choral singing and the language of jazz together. The ensemble is now directed by Samir Al-Hadid

Nova Jazz Workshop Singers

This ensemble was founded in the fall 2019 semester to support Kent State's growing vocal jazz program as well as the music education program. It is directed by Maria Jacobs.

Questions?

Samir Al-Hadid
Nova Jazz Singers
salhadid@kent.edu

Maria Jacobs
Nova Jazz Workshop Singers
mjacob14@kent.edu