Congratulations to the week 2 winner, University Northern Colorado, who beat Willamette University with 64% of the vote.
Week 3 begins now, with the first round match up between the University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble versus the BYU Synthesis Big Band.
To see the bracket, click here.
Each week, two college or university big bands will “face off”. You, as the reader, will listen to a song from each band, and then vote for the one you like the best. After the week is over, one team will move on to the next round, and we will feature two new bands. The last band standing is the Clash of the College Bands winner.
Below are the next two school bands.
Click on the link for each school below. Audio will begin in a new page. After you have listened to each band, vote on the one you like the best.
University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble – Zach
BYU Synthesis Big Band – Begin the Beguine
Without a doubt BYU!! And I am not LDS (or LSD … well …). The Univ. of North Florida did not demonstrate any really tight ensemble playing in the clip. Not saying that they can’t do it, it just wasn’t demonstrated. I would give the flugelhorn player from Florida an outstanding musician award. Say what you will about the mormons; but, they are disciplined and tight!!
Where is week 4? North Texas 2 Oclock against Michigan State (?)