The Vancouver Community Jazz Band (VCJB) is a non-auditioned musical ensemble consisting of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. Musical selections include traditional jazz, swing, bebop, cool jazz, jazz rock, and others dating back to the 1930’s and 40’s.
Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30pm at Clark College inside Beacock Music Hall (Room 110).
Visitors and interested musicians are welcome to attend.
The VCJB is under the direction of Mr. Neil Huss. He has nearly 25 years of music performance experience with all types of ensembles, including drum and bugle corps. Neil also directs the Jazz Orchestra and Marching Band.
Neil studied at Roanoke College under former U.S. Army Pershing’s Own trombonist, Dr. Joseph Blaha, and spent several years teaching in the K-12 and higher education settings prior to the pandemic. In 2022, he relocated to the PNW and regularly performs on trombone and euphonium.
Essential Elements for Jazz Ensemble. Steinel, arr. Leonard
Kjos Standard of Excellence: Jazz Ensemble Method Book 1. arr. Sorenson & Pearson. Neil Kjos Music Co.
Membership is reviewed quarterly to allow for the rotation of personnel and there $25 participation fee per quarter. Interested musicians should contact us using the form below and if a spot is not available, you can be added to our substitute list.