Items · UW-Eau Claire Bands Centennial

Mr. Baca and Soloist

Mr. Robert Baca, director of Jazz Studies, solos with a guest artist with the Jazz Ensemble during the inauguration of Chancellor James Schmitt.

Trumpets with Mr. Baca

The Jazz Ensemble trumpet section performs with Mr. Baca during the inauguration ceremony for Chancellor James Schmitt.

African Skies from Tales from the Hudson - Brecker

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed African Skies from Tales from the Hudson by Michael Brecker, arr. Jasper Riis on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloist - Angie Coyle, tenor saxophone

Joy Spring - Brown

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Joy Spring by Clifford Brown, arr. Mike Crotty on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Jacob Kobberdahl, trumpet Prof, Michael Shults, alto saxophone

Black Coffee - Burke & Webster

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director performed Black Coffee by Sonny Burke and Paul Webster on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Stephanie Tyink, vocalist

Candy - David

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Candy by Mack Reid, Joan Whitney, and Alex Kramer, arr. Norman David on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Kris Bergh, trumpet Josh Huot-Gallis, trombone Dan Coburn, saxophone Dougan Smith, saxophone

Riot - Hancock

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Riot by Herbie Hancock, arr. Rich Shemaria on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Kris Bergh, trumpet Jerod Kaszynski - alto saxophone

Grainger Medley - Grainger

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed the Grainger Medley - II. Lisbon, arranged by Jamey Simmons on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloist: Tyler Henderson, trombone

Iris - Shorter

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Iris by Wayne Shorter, arr. Mike Holober on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Jerod Kasyznski, tenor saxophone Sam Olson, Bass

Amazing Grace - Simmons

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Amazing Grace arranged by Jamey Simmons on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Miles Plant, piano Jamey Simmons, trumpet

Brass Quintet #1 - Simmons

Members of the UW - Eau Claire Bands performed with Jamey Simmons and Robert Baca during the Jazz Ensemble I concert on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. The second half of the concert featured works by UWEC alum Jamey Simmons. Soloists - Robert Baca, Jamey Simmons, Andrew Michor, Caleb Domeyer, and Zachary Tessling.

The Fire Within - Simmons

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director performed The Fire Within' on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Henry Bergmann, trombone Cody Norling, bari saxophone

Man from Tanganyika - Tyner

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Man from Tanganyika by McCoy Tyler, arranged by Jamey Simmons on April 30, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Dougan Smith, tenor saxophone Jamey Simmons, trumpet

I Hear a Rhapsody - Fragos

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, and the L. E. Phillips String Quartet, performed I Hear a Rhapsody buy George Fragos, Jack Baker, and Dick Gasparre on December 4, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall.

Fresh Off he Grill - Hedenstrom

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director performed Fresh Off the Grill by Aaron Hedenstrom on December 4, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Andy Colburn, Cody ungreen, Tim Frederick, Henry Bergman, and Alex Karye

The Intrepid Fox - Hubbard

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed The Intrepid Fox by Freddie Hubbard, arr. Alan Baylock on December 4, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Kris Bergh and Dougan Smith

Christmas Medley - Kenton

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensembles I and II, Robert Baca, director, performed a Christmas Medley by Stan Kenton on December 4, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall.

Cherokee - Noble

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Cherokee by Ray Noble, arranged by Herberholzer on December 4, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Kris Bergh, Sam Olson, and Aaron Hedenstrom

Walking by Flashlight - Schneider

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble I, Robert Baca, director, performed Walking by Flashlight by Maria Schneider on December 5, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloist - Aaron Hedenstrom, alto saxophone

Skin Deep - Bellson

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensembles I and II, Robert Baca, director, performed Skin Deep by Louis Bellson on December 4, 2015 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Cami Mennitte and Sarah Leppert, drums

Blue Skies - Berlin

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble II, Robert Baca, director, performed Blue Skies by Irving Berlin, arranged Stan Kenton on April 14, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Trevor Kent, piano Pete Winslow, trombone Jacob Arnold, bari saxophone Parker Layton, alto saxophone Leo Johnson, trombone Emily Watkins, guitar Luc Larson, trumpet

Stardust - Carmichael

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble II, Robert Baca, director, performed Stardust by Hoagy Carmichael, arranged Stan Kenton on April 14, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall.

A Few Good Men - Goodwin

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble II, Robert Baca, director, performed A Few Good Men by Gordon Goodwin on April 14, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Emily Watkins, guitar Tyler Schuster, tenor sax Ian McAllister, drums

Slide Hamp Slide - Hampton

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble II, Robert Baca, director, performed Slide Hamp Slide by Lionel Hampton on April 14, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Trombone Section Luc Larson, trumpet Teller Schuster, tenor saxophone Maggie Zeidel, trombone Leo Johnson, trombone Pete Winslow, trombone Jake Moyer, vibraphone Ian McCallister, drums

Basically Blues - Wilson

The UW - Eau Claire Jazz Ensemble II, Robert Baca, director, performed Basically Blues by Phil Wilson on April 14, 2016 in Gantner Concert Hall. Soloists: Trevor Kent, piano Pete Winslow, trombone Jacob Arnold, bari saxophone Parker Layton, alto saxophone Leo Johnson, trombone Emily Watkins, guitar Luc Larson, trumpet