The Morgan State University Jazz Ensemble has been a part of the Morgan State University Band Program since 1971 and Melvin N. Miles, Jr. has been the conductor since 1973. This ensemble serves the university and the community as an entertainment unit and as a tool for the student musicians to improve their improvisational, composing, arranging and conducting skills in the genre of jazz and commercial music. Many of the former members are now touring and studio musicians. Committed to high standards, this ensemble has an excellent reputation and maintains a very active performance schedule.

We invite you to browse around our web site and learn more about the Morgan State University Band Programs. If you have any additional questions please contact the Director of Bands Melvin Miles Jr. via email at msuband@msuband.org or call the Band office at 443-885-3087.

Morgan State University Band Staff

Mr. Melvin N. Miles, Director
Mr. Karl Stewart, Assistant Director
Ms. Bridgette Crawford, Administrative Assistant
Mr. Julian Williams, Flag-Line Choreographer
Ms. Charise Byers, Dance-Line Coordinator

Morgan State University Instrumental Music Faculty

Dr. Eric Conway, Chairperson, Fine Arts Department
Mr. Melvin N. Miles, Jr., Director of University Bands
Dr. Anita Thesen, Flute, Flute Ensemble
Mr. Milton Aldana, Low Brass, Brass Ensemble
Mr. Larry Williams, French Horn
Mr. Michael Smirnoff, Percussion
Mr. Mark Singer, Strings, Chamber Orchestra

		Marching Band Calendar
Subject: Site Update		Symphonic Band Calendar
February 15, 2008		Jazz Band Calendar
Yale Article		Pep Band Calendar
		Jazz Combo Calendar
The Morgan Band Website has been updated to include the schedules for all ensembles for the spring 2008 school semester. Also, audition requirements have been posted on the website. Look out for video and audio clips to be posted in the coming days.