Jazz Studio Band and Lab Band
April 1, 2026│ 7:30 p.m.
Stewart Theatre
The NC State Department of
Performing Arts and Technology
presents
“Our Foolish Hearts“
Directed by
Dr. Wes Parker
PROGRAM
Studio Band
April in Paris
Composer: Vernon Duke
Arranger: Dave Barduhn
Topsy
Composer: Edgar Battle and Eddie Durham
Arranger: John Berry
In A Mellow Tone
Composer: Duke Ellington
Arranger: Mark Taylor
On Green Dolphin Street
Composer: Bronislau Kaper and Ned Washington
Arranger: Dave Wolpe
Nasty Blues
Composer: Mike Carubia
Orange Sherbert
Composer: Sammy Nestico
Flight of the Foo Birds
Composer: Neal Hefti
Arranger: Peter Blair
Meet the Performers
Studio Band
Saxophones
Nolan Talbot, alto
Connor Slaughter, alto
Ben Flinchum, alto
Trenton Hidenfelter, tenor
Quinn Sanderson, tenor
Mason Zhang, bari
Trumpets
Chris MacKay
Hailey Stephens
Caroline Fox
Zach Norman
Trombones
Nathan Parker
Matthew Pearce
Rhythm Section
Michael Garmon, piano
Ava Gura, bass
Greg Baker, bass
Sutherland Webster, drums
Cole Zoutewelle, drums
Lab Band
Milestones
Composer: Miles Davis
Arranger: Mike Tomaro
On the Ginza
Composer: Wayne Shorter
Arranger: Mark Taylor
The Man I Love
Composer: George and Ira Gershwin
Arranger: Mark Taylor
Begin the Beguine
Composer: Cole Porter
Arranger: Marty Paich
Vocalist: Zach Everson
It’s a Pity to Say Goodnight
Composer: Billy Reid
Arranger: Willie Maiden
Trouble in Taipei
Composer: Michael Philip Mossman
Hidden Agenda
Composer: Doug Beach
MEET THE PERFORMERS
Lab Band
Saxophones
Gavin Drumm, alto
Nicolo Cazzaniga, alto
Caitlyn Yount, alto/fute
McKensie Myers, tenor
Jamie Durham, tenor
Jack Callahan, bari
Trumpets
Zach Everson, lead
Doug Leavy, lead
Michael Payams
Jimmy Rhile
Camden McIver
Victor Haring
Trombones
Ryan Mullen
Ryan Mason
Jalen Franklin
Chris MacKay, bass
Rhythm Section
Burke King, piano
Michael Garmon, piano
Lucas Davis, guitar
Luke Dickerson, bass
August Hann, Drums
Attend Another Concert Jazz on the Lawn
Monday, April 6| 4:30 pm
Stafford Commons
Join the Department of Performing Arts and Technology for an informal outdoor performance, featuring the Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Lab Band, Jazz Studio Band and Jazz Combos. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and food as you get a sneak peak of the music that the jazz ensembles are preparing for their upcoming concerts.
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