Sherman, Texas – The Greater Texoma Jazz Ensemble will continue its Summer Jazz Concert Series with performances at local venues in July. All concerts are free and open to the public. 

July 7 – Whitesboro First Baptist Church, 7 p.m.

July 14 – Sherman Public Library, 7 p.m.

July 21 – Knight Furniture, Downtown Sherman, 5 p.m.

This summer’s concerts will include styles ranging from classic swing, modern gospel, a jazz waltz, and a bossa nova, as well as an early Christmas adaptation. Soloists for the concert include alto saxists Andy Wright and Hunter Thomson, tenor saxists Mason McCormack and Dylan Steverson, trumpeter John Vietta, trombonist Jesse Spear, and guitarist Drake Goodrich.

The Greater Texoma Jazz Ensemble, directed by Austin College emeritus faculty member Dr. Ricky Duhaime, is comprised of students, faculty, and community members from across Northeastern Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma.

Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow an 11:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.