CMU ensembles are open to all university students by audition.

Jazz Ensembles

Jazz has been a part of Central Michigan University since 1956, when the "Swingin' Chips" were organized. Students at CMU can participate in - Jazz Lab I, Jazz Central. Auditions for jazz bands generally take place the first week of classes.

Highlights in Jazz each year include:

• A performance at the Ford International Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival
• Performances by all CMU jazz ensembles as part of the CMU/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Weekend in Mid-February.

Ensembles

• Jazz Central
• Jazz Lab
• Vocal Jazz Ensemble