The vocal jazz program at Sacramento State is under the direction of Gaw Vang Williams. The sounds of Sac State Vocal Jazz ensembles are influenced by the great vocal jazz groups of the past and present: The Hi-Lo’s, Singers Unlimited, Take 6, New York Voices, The Real Group, and others. Additionally, the ensemble strives to explore new, innovative approaches to contemporary vocal jazz and features student compositions and arrangements.
The ensemble tours and attends jazz festivals throughout the year, has appeared on TV and radio stations, and was featured in a TEDx video, all of which can be found online. The ensemble placed first multiple times at the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival and Reno Jazz Festival and has been awarded over 20 Downbeat Magazine Student Music Awards. Sac State Vocal Jazz have been invited to perform at the JEN Conference, ACDA National Conference, CCDA Conference, and CASMEC Conference.
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