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Guest Artists

Homecoming Concert – The Valley Jazz Orchestra & The Harrisburg Jazz Collective

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2025 Lebanon Valley College’s Homecoming Weekend 2025 concluded with a concert featuring the Valley Jazz Orchestra and the Harrisburg Jazz Collective. VJO opened with three songs, including two of Dr. Justin Morell’s compositions, one of which is Read more…

By Cora Patterson, 4 daysOctober 16, 2025 ago
Faculty Jazz

Common Hour Jazz – Faculty Quartet

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 For September’s Common Hour Jazz, members of the Faculty Jazz Quartet performed an exciting combination of their own compositions – “And Then, This” by Dr. Justin Morell, “Daily” by Dr. Jeffrey Lovell, “Chrysalism” by Professor Ryan Read more…

By Cora Patterson, 3 weeksSeptember 30, 2025 ago
Faculty Jazz

Dr. Rebecca Crow Lister’s Vocal Jazz Recital

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 Dr. Rebecca Lister, a professor of voice at LVC, recently completed a sabbatical focusing on vocal jazz, which culminated in a recital this afternoon. Lister performed 12 pieces, including selections such as “Summer Me, Winter Me,” Read more…

By Cora Patterson, 1 monthSeptember 14, 2025 ago
Performances

Mt. Gretna Play Music on your Porch Day

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025 The VJO got started right away this semester with their first gig happening on the Saturday after classes began. They brought a full set and a great show to the community of Mt. Gretna for Play Read more…

By Cora Patterson, 1 monthSeptember 6, 2025 ago
Guest Artists

Alan Ferber residency

In May 2025, our visiting artist was Alan Ferber, the New York based, Grammy-nominated trombonist and composer. Alan gave a Masterclass during Common Hour, worked with students at LVC’s High School Jazz Invitational, and spent some time with VJO’s trombonists. Read more…

By Cora Patterson, 1 monthSeptember 6, 2025 ago
Guest Artists

Hashem Assadullahi Residency

In February 2025, saxophonist and composer Hashem Assadullahi worked with our Valley Jazz Orchestra as a visiting guest artist and then performed a set with Dr. Jeff Lovell and Dr. Justin Morell, members of our jazz faculty.

By Cora Patterson, 1 monthSeptember 6, 2025 ago
In the Studio

January Recording Sesh

VJO went back to the studio for a day of recording in January. The objective: to record three new compositions by Dr. J-Mo for the band’s next release.

By Jeff Lovell, 8 monthsFebruary 23, 2025 ago
Performances

VJO Happenings – Fall 2024

Students spent a Sunday morning in October rehearsing for an afternoon “album release” concert held in Blobby. In between rehearsal and performance was a much needed pizza break.

By Jeff Lovell, 8 monthsFebruary 23, 2025 ago
Performances

WITF feature

Check out this WITF article about VJO’s appearance on WITF with Joe Ulrich. WITF FEATURE VIDEO

By drjmo, 8 monthsFebruary 23, 2025 ago

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  • Homecoming Concert – The Valley Jazz Orchestra & The Harrisburg Jazz Collective
  • Common Hour Jazz – Faculty Quartet
  • Dr. Rebecca Crow Lister’s Vocal Jazz Recital
  • Mt. Gretna Play Music on your Porch Day
  • Alan Ferber residency

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