Jefferson College Music Department

08/28/2026

Flashback Friday! Late 90's/early 2000's jazz combo playing in the cafeteria.

Note the sign in back promoting an upcoming appearance by famed trumpter, Byron Stipling (Count Basie Orchestra, Dizzy Gillespie, Woody Herman, Sonny Rollins, and more)!

08/27/2026

Dear Community,

When our board chose “A Night of Vaudeville” as the name for our fundraiser this year, we envisioned old-school variety entertainment such as jugglers, singers, and comedy acts. Further research and feedback from stakeholders has provided important context regarding the troubling roots of this entertainment format that perpetuated the racism and cultural stereotypes of the time.

Inclusion is one of our core values, and we want every member of our community to feel welcome. Because of this core mission, we have chosen to change the name of our event to “A Night of Variety”.

Same amazing show, same mission, just a name we can stand fully behind. We can’t wait to see EVERYONE there 💙💙💙

Tickets are available now at Spotlightjeffco.ludus.com

08/27/2026

You asked, and we listened!!! September 18th!!! tickets coming soon and trust me, they will go quickly.

08/27/2026

Gig opportunity for musicians!

Hillsboro! We’re getting ready to bring live music to the patio at our new Hillsboro location, and we’re looking for talented solo musicians and acoustic duos to join us this season!

If you’re interested in performing at LaChance Hillsboro, please email [email protected] with information about your act, availability, and links to sample performances.

We’re excited to introduce live patio music to Hillsboro and showcase some of the incredible talent from our area!

08/27/2026

The schedule for the 2026-27 PACE Season! Link to online brochure in comments.

08/21/2026

2026 JAZZ AUDITIONS:

COMBOS - Monday, August 24 at 3:00pm in the Music Rehearsal Hall

JAZZ ENSEMBLE - Tuesday, August 25 in the Music Rehearsal Hall
3:30 - Trumpets
3:45 - Trombones
4:00 - Saxophones
4:15 - Rhythm Section
4:30 - Vocalists (Please prepare two unaccompanied jazz standards)

08/21/2026

Flashback Friday! Here's a clipping from the Jefferson College student newspaper from 1971. The Fine Arts building was nearly complete, which would be "one of the finest art facilities in Missouri" and home to the Art, Drama, and Music Departments.

Prior to completion of this facility, Jeffco borrowed space from Hillsboro High School, the Student Center, the Academic Building and the Jefferson College Library.

08/20/2026

Classes and rehearsals starting on Monday!!!

Wind Ensemble - Monday at 7pm (contact Elke Overton [email protected]

Concert Chorale - 11am on Monday (contact Paula Martin [email protected]

Jazz Ensemble - Tuesday - contact Joel Vanderheyden about audition times [email protected]

08/17/2026

Looking to sing in choir? All students and community members are welcome to join any of our three choirs!
Chamber Choir meets during the day on M/W/F, and Concert Chorale and Community Choir meet on Thursday evening from 7-9pm.
For more information...

08/14/2026

Flashback Friday! Recognize anyone from this choir concert with director Richard Bell, most likely from the 1990's?