Auburn University Jazz Band
The Auburn University Jazz Ensemble is one of the new exciting sounds of Auburn University. The 19 member group is selected from the entire student body, and includes students from many different majors. The group features the best in big band Jazz, with contemporary compositions from artists such as Gordon Goodwin, Lyle Mayes, Maria Schneider, Bob Mintzer and Tom Kubis, as well as music from the libraries of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Wood Herman, Stan Kenton and Buddy Rich and original compositions. The band performs on campus and throughout the region. The Auburn University Jazz Ensemble is directed by Dr. Michael Pendowski.
Dr. Michael Pendowski is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music with a doctorate in Jazz and Contemporary Media and Northwestern University with degrees in Conducting and Music Education. His career has encompassed a wide variety of musical styles and venues. He is a prominent composer in the educational field, writing for the full spectrum of ensembles available in today's schools and universities. His film projects have included the restoration of Orson Welles Othello, Dead Presidents, Our Father, and Groundhog Day. In addition, he has composed, arranged, and produced over a dozen albums and has scored for off-Broadway productions, as well as animated features including the "Getting to Know the Artist" Series. This video collection (Rembrandt, DaVinci, & Michelangelo) won the American Library Video award. Dr. Pendowski has scored works for The Four Freshmen, Peter Cetera, Doc Severinsen, and most recently for Jake Shimabukuro. He has written and produced music for hundreds of TV and radio commercials, and his work has won numerous national. He also wrote original soundtracks to the John Madden Football and NCAA Football and Basketball games created by Electronic Arts. He has worked extensively as a freelance performer, appearing with Natalie Cole, Johnny Mathis, Aretha Franklin, Carol Lawrence, Louis Bellson, George Shearing, Ray Charles, The Four Freshmen, and The Jazz Orchestra of America. and produced the music for Topps’ Walking Dead video game. Dr. Pendowski is currently Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Director of the Jazz Program at Auburn University.
Concert Program
Friday, 1:15 PM BJCC East Ballroom
Groove
Blues..........................................................................................................................................................Don Menza Sister Sadie ............................................................... ......................................................Horace Silver, arr. Mike Pendowski A Time For Love
............................................................................................................Johnny Mandel arr. Sammy Nestico In a Mellow Tone...............................................................................................................Duke Ellington arr. Oliver Nelson Nice N'
Juicy.......................................................................................................................................................Jeff Steinberg Suite for Jazz Orchestra ................................................................................................................................Mike Pendowski
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