The Mason Jazz Vocal Ensemble, directed by Dr. Darden Purcell, is the award-winning vocal ensemble of George Mason University. Established in 2014, this group is comprised of music and non-music majors. They have performed with big bands, symphony orchestras and at festivals and conferences in Kansas City, New Orleans, Washington DC and Dallas, TX. This debut CD features arrangements by Shawn Purcell, Tyler Mire, Leigh Pilzer, Darden Purcell and Bryan Kidd.
George Mason University is located 20 minutes outside Washington D.C. Visit Mason Jazz Studies online at www.music.gmu.edu/jazz-studies/. For more information about the program, contact Director of Jazz Studies, Dr. Darden Purcell at dpurcel2@gmu.edu.
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