• Creating community

    Members of the ensemble create lasting relationships with the local people they meet.

  • Beach days

    Students have the opportunity to experience many beach days while abroad in Brazil.

  • Historical landmarks

    The 2016 Jazz Orchestra poses in front of the infamous Christ the Redeemer statue.

  • Gorgeous views

    Brazil is home to some of the most gorgeous beaches.

2016 Tour

In 2016, Jazz Orchestra spent approximately three weeks immersed in the beautiful country of Brazil. The tour featured 13 performances; workshops in Brazilian percussion, dance, choral singing, and frevo; live performances on Brazilian public radio and television; exchanges with amateur and professional ensembles; and several trips to the beach.

For more information about this tour, view the tour program, itinerary, and alumni magazine excerpt attached to this webpage.