Wiesehan to Solo with CMU Jazz Band

2016 Apr 21

The Central Methodist University Jazz Band has a variety of styles lined up for its last concert of its 2015-16 season. It will perform on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. in CMU's Linn Memorial United Methodist Church on the Fayette campus.

Brendan Wiesehan, a Freshman music major from Villa Ridge, is a soloist with the jazz band on vibes.

The 14-member musical group, with several guest artists, will perform jazz, blues, and swing tunes, most with soloists showcasing their instrumental prowess. The Jazz Band is directed by Dr. Ron Shroyer, dean emeritus of Central's Swinney Conservatory of Music and adjunct music professor, and his wife, Jo Ellen Ming Shroyer, CMU Class of '79.