New takes on a traditional tune: Jazz program arranges, records 3 styles of 鈥楶omp & Circumstance鈥
鈥淎s students and families prepare for the 2024 commencement ceremony at CU Boulder on May 9, there鈥檚 a buzz of excitement surrounding a unique musical endeavor set to take center stage. The College of Music鈥檚 Thompson Jazz Studies Program is providing this year鈥檚 graduates with new takes on the timeless rendition of Sir Edward Elgar鈥檚 鈥楶omp & Circumstance鈥 theme.鈥 The traditional graduation march has been reimagined by Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul McKee in three distinct, captivating styles: Latin jazz, New Orleans funk and big band swing!