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Dr. Rico Allen

Jazz Saxophone

Email: allenrj82@gmail.com

Dr. Allen’s Biography

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Mr. Paul Birk

Jazz Trombone

Email: pbirk@tarleton.edu

Mr. Birk’s Biography

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Dr. Benjamin Charles

Assistant Professor of Percussion 

Email: bcharles@tarleton.edu

Dr. Charles’ Biography

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Dr. William Ford

Jazz Studies Coordinator, Jazz Ensemble 1, Trombone/Euphonium

Email: wford@tarleton.edu

Dr. Ford’s Biography

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Mr. Wade Girton

Jazz Piano, Jazz Ensemble III

Email: girton@tarleton.edu

Mr. Girton’s Biography

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Mr. Michael Heatley

Jazz Harmony, Jazz Improvisation I + II, Jazz Arranging, Jazz Bass, Jazz Combo

Email: mheatley@tarleton.edu

Mr. Heatley’s Biography

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Mr. Connor Kent

Drum Set, Jazz Combo

Email: ckent@tarleton.edu

Mr. Kent’s Biography

Mr. Mark Scott

Jazz Ensemble 2, Guitar

Email: mscott2@tarleton.edu

Mr. Scott’s Biography