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Course Description

he 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: TBA

 

 

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 08, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Type
Rehearsal
Days
T, M
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
Type
Rehearsal
Days
Th, M
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Sep 10, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026
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:  tba

Concert: Monday, November 30

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)

 

Section Title
Swinging Owls Campus Jazz Band
Section Schedule
Jan 12, 2027 to Apr 15, 2027
Type
Rehearsal
Days
T
Time
7:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Jan 12, 2027 to Apr 13, 2027
Type
Rehearsal
Days
Th
Time
6:00PM to 8:00PM
Dates
Jan 14, 2027 to Apr 15, 2027
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
56.0
Location
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition $50.00

Section Notes

Tuesday section, January 12, 2026, Thursday section, January 14

Directed by Joshua A. Lee, MM in Jazz Performance at Temple University 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)

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