California State University, Fullerton

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FULLERTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA
FULLERTON BIG BAND

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Fullerton Jazz Orchestra (formerly Jazz Ensemble I), directed by Chuck Tumlinson, consistently receives high scores and acclaim at major west coast jazz festivals. They have been featured on a live radio broadcast across North America as part of the Playboy Jazz Festival, and in 1991 and 1992 won the Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival competing against groups from 50 colleges and universities in seven western states. Jazz combos receive high marks as well, with CSUF's top combo recently winning the 2004 and 2006 Reno College Jazz Festival. Fullerton Jazz Orchestra has performed, by invitation, at many leading Southern California festivals and events. They have produced four award-winning recordings and are currently at work on a fifth.

In addition to Fullerton Jazz Orchestra, the department boasts two other jazz ensembles which provide opportunities for additional students to participate in this exciting and growing program. Under the co-direction of Chuck Tumlinson and Bill Cunliffe, Fullerton Big Band (formerly Jazz Ensembles II and III) also present concerts throughout the year.