The USM School of Music presents the USM Jazz Ensemble, directed by Christopher Oberholtzer. This ensemble is a full sized 17 piece big band. This performance will be diverse in nature and will focus on more contemporary literature from composers such as Fred Sturm as well as more classic big band literature from the musical libraries of bands including Duke Ellington, Olivar Nelson and Buddy Rich.

The concert will be held on Thursday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Corthell Concert Hall on the USM Gorham campus. Tickets are $8 for adults, and $5 for seniors, USM alumni, and students. Purchase tickets online at www.usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice, or by calling 207-780-5555.

Those needing special accommodations to participate fully in this program, contact Lori Arsenault, (207) 780-5142, loria@maine.edu. Hearing impaired: call USM's telex / TDD number (207) 780-5646.