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Course Description

The Swinging Owls Campus Jazz Band is a traditional big band that is comprised of community members from the Greater Philadelphia area along with Temple University students and staff. Repertory performed includes standard big band literature. Membership in the Swinging Owls requires no audition, however, participants need to be able to read music and have use of personally owned or rented instruments.  At the end of each semester the "Swinging Owls" will give a culminating performance on Temple University's main campus.

The ensemble meets one evening per week, totaling two hours of rehearsal. Depending on enrollment, instrumentation and availability, students will be assigned to one of two bands, meeting Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm or Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm.

First meeting for all registered students:Tuesday, September 9 7:00pm!  ​​​​

 

 

Notes

Membership in the Swinging Owls requires no audition, however, participants need to be able to read music and have use of personally owned or rented instruments.  

Directions and Parking

Directions to Temple University's Main Campus and to Presser Hall may be found here:  http://www.temple.edu/maps-and-directions 

Free street parking around the Presser/Tyler complex is available

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Section Title
Swinging Owls Campus Jazz Band
Section Schedule
Sep 09, 2025 to Nov 25, 2025
Type
Rehearsal
Days
T
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Sep 09, 2025 to Nov 25, 2025
Type
Rehearsal
Days
Th
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 11, 2025 to Nov 20, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
14.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $50.00
Section Notes

At checkout please indicate your preference for either the Tuesday, 7-9pm or Thursday 6-8pm section.

First meeting for all registered students:  Tuesday, September 9, 6:00pm

Concert: December 1, 2025

Directed by Josh A. Lee, BM and MM in Jazz Performance at Temple University (2019) and Nick Lombardelli, BM in Jazz Performance at The University Of The Arts (2015), MAT in Music Education at The University Of The Arts (2016)