Big Bands
The UNCW Big Bands perform music that includes swing through bebop and modern styles. In addition to their concert schedule, the UNCW Big Bands have produced several recordings, including four compact disc recordings (On the Edge, Portraits of Swing, Travelin' Light and Summation), as well as a videotape called "Sing Like a Pro." They have performed at various jazz festivals, including the 1997 Graz Jazz Festival in Austria and the prestigious North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague, Holland.
Jazz Combos
The UNCW Jazz Combos have garnered numerous awards over the years at various jazz festivals including a gold award (first place) for the best university combo at JazzFest U.S.A. (sponsored by Down Beat magazine) held at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. They have also been invited to perform at various prestigious jazz festivals including the North Sea Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, as well as the Graz Jazz Festival in Austria.
The UNCW Combos have been featured on CD's for both Jazziz and Jazz Player magazines as well as featured on several UNCW CD's including Summation and On the Edge.