Music Department - Jazz Ensemble

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The Pierce College Jazz Ensemble (PCJE) was first organized in 1972. Currently, Kareem Kandi directs the afternoon student group. The afternoon jazz ensemble is a scholarship ensemble and is restricted to enrolled Pierce College students. Students from both Pierce College Puyallup and Pierce College Fort Steilacoom participate. Students generally audition for the group after enrolling in a 2 credit class (MUS157/257). The group rehearses on T,Th, from 3:00-5:00 during the academic quarter. Running Start students are accepted into this group if they pass the audition.

The afternoon ensemble usually performs in November, March, and May, as well as at special events in Pierce County.

See the Jazz Ensemble in Action

Pierce College Jazz Ensemble (YouTube)

Joining the Jazz Ensemble

Jere Knudtsen
Music Instructor
253-864-3175

Kenneth Owen
Music Instructor
253-864-3324

Mark Jasinski
P/T Music Instructor
253-964-7326 x5153

Kareem Kandi
FS P/T Music Instructor
253-964-7326 Ext. 3101

Evin Lambert
Music Instructor
253-964-6652

Randy Litch
PT Faculty
253-964-7326 Ext. 3117

Meredith Connie
P/T Adjunct Faculty
253-964-7326 Ext. 3067

Heidi Davidson
P/T Music Instructor
253-964-7326 Ext. 3060

Amy Boers
P/T Faculty
253-964-7326 Ext. 3115