BYU Synthesis | American Big Band Jazz
Come and enjoy an evening of musical celebration!
Date and time
Location
Royal Library of Belgium | KBR Auditorium
2 Boulevard de l'Empereur 1000 Bruxelles BelgiumAbout this event
- 1 hour 30 minutes
The European Union & International Affairs Office of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Brigham Young University invite you to a special performance by Synthesis from Brigham Young University.
Synthesis, Brigham Young University’s award-wining instrumental jazz ensemble, is recognized throughout the world as one of the top university bands in the United States. Synthesis travels throughout the world presenting popular and original music with new, innovative swing beats. Since beginning in 1968, the ensemble has built on an exhilarating musical tradition that combines swing, blues, jazz, pop, Latin, funk, and fusion styles.
The ensemble puts on a show as loose and astounding as Louis Armstrong’s freestyle. Along with their original music, they play timeless numbers from jazz legends like Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Glenn Miller.
A past sweepstakes champion of the Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival, Synthesis has performed at numerous European jazz festivals, including Montreux, North Sea, Copenhagen, Edinburgh, Umbria, Antibes, and San Sebastian. They entertained at the 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games and aboard the Queen Elizabeth II as part of the Big Bands on the Sea concert series.
Synthesis originates in the College of Fine Arts and Communications’ School of Music at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, USA.
DIRECTOR
The high caliber of Synthesis is largely attributed to the band’s talented artistic director, Ray Smith. Gifted with musical genius and an extraordinary ear for jazz, Smith has led the ensemble to international recognition. In addition to directing and teaching at BYU, Smith is active professionally as a performer, studio recording musician, and clinician.
This event is free but registration is required and seats are limited. We would be delighted to have you, your family and friends with us!
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the event is really free. We just require registration so we know how many people to expect, and for security reasons. No, no one will ask you for donations of any kind, before or after the event.
Families and children are welcome. We know that even younger children will enjoy the show, but they should be able to sit through the performance. Oh, the music might be loud.
Your tickets, of course! Food and beverages are not permitted in the auditorium. For security reasons, avoid bringing packages or backpacks.
Tickets are free, so there is no refund. However, if you can't attend anymore, make sure you let us know or cancel your reservation so we can make those seats available for someone else.
Yes, or you can use the free Eventbrite app. If you forget your ticket(s), you will have to check in at our registration desk, which may take some time.
Yes. Also, if you can't attend anymore, make sure you let us know or cancel your reservation so we can make those seats available for someone else.
Yes, and yes!