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Sacramento State Vocal Jazz Singers History

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Based in: Sacramento, United States.
The vocal jazz program at Sacramento State is under the direction of Gaw Vang Williams. The program consists of C-Sus Voices, Vox Now, Sac State Jazz Singers all of which are formed by audition and are under the direction of Gaw Vang Williams. The program also has a beginning ensemble call Vocal Jazz and Acapella lab. This ensemble introduces new students to vocal jazz concepts and repertoire and directed by Sac State graduate students.

The advance ensembles tour, perform at jazz festivals, and records every semester. The sounds of Sac State vocal jazz groups are influenced by the great vocal jazz groups of the past and present: The Hi-Lo's, Singers Unlimited, Take 6, New York Voices, The Real Group, Manhattan Transfer and others. Additionally, the program strives to explore new, innovative approaches to contemporary vocal jazz and features student compositions and arrangements.