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Fall 2026 Ensemble Auditions begin in August. Find details for Band, Orchestra, Choral, and Jazz ensemble auditions here.

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Jazz Orchestras with Ralph Moore, jazz saxophone

Friday, April 23, 2027

Fairchild Theatre

7:30 pm

Tickets go on sale to the public beginning August 19

MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence

Internationally acclaimed saxophonist Ralph Moore is a leading voice in the jazz tradition, known for his rich tone, lyrical phrasing, and expressive style. A longtime collaborator with artists such as Horace Silver, Freddie Hubbard, and Roy Haynes, he brings decades of performance experience and a distinctive musical voice to perform with MSU Jazz Orchestras.