Jazz Combo

The Jazz Combo is a university ensemble dedicated to the exploration of jazz improvisation in a small group setting. Students in the Jazz Combo are members of the university community that perform on a regular basis on campus as well as in professional engagements in the Oklahoma City metro area.

Jazz Orchestra

The Jazz Orchestra is a 17-piece ensemble dedicated to the big band jazz tradition including Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Bob Brookmeyer, and many others, in which students learn and perfect the techniques of playing in a large jazz ensemble.

Audition for both groups is open to all OCU students regardless of major or experience. Improvisation experience is not required to audition.

Faculty

Both ensembles are directed by Dr. Kris Maloy, who is active as a composer, arranger, and saxophonist. He has twice won the Outstanding Individual Achievement in Jazz Award from the International Association of Jazz Educators, and has been a featured performer at the Wichita Jazz Festival and the North American Saxophone Alliance National Conference.