BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Cultural,Music,Academics,Social,Art DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nJoin us for Backstage Jazz: Small Groups\, a concert featuring Michigan Tech's diverse and talented sm all group ensembles led by Drew Kilpela and Adam Meckler including JazTec\, Techtonics\, Sleeptalkers\, E=Jazz²\, and Momentum.\n\nThe Rozsa's backsta ge transforms into the perfect jazz club setting to enjoy a program of musi c spanning the history of jazz. Encompassing classic\, contemporary\, funk\ , and fusion styles\, the performances will showcase impressive improvisati onal skills and unique musical arrangements.\n\nThings to know\n\nDATE | Sa turday-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026\nTIME | Two shows: Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN TIME | Approx. 150 mins. with intermission\nSEATING | General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Request from the Rozsa Box Office in advance o r walk up What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available by request. View all Accessibility Services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is op en 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.\n\n Thanks to O ur Sponsors\n\nSupport for this Michigan Tech Music Event provided by:\n\n\ n\nand the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the P erformers\n\n \n\nJazTec\nJazTec is a dynamic 5 to 7-piece jazz combo that specializes in contemporary jazz\, funk\, and original styles. The instrume ntation of 3 horns and rhythm section allows each member ample opportunity to explore jazz improvisation and composition and to develop an individual style.\n\nMomentum\nMOMENTUM is a dynamic blend of horns\, vocal and rhythm section that regularly competes in jazz festivals and has an active perfor mance schedule. In addition to frequent campus concerts\, these combos ofte n perform in local clubs\, at jazz festivals\, records CD's\, and tours wit h the Jazz Lab Band each year. They have been selected as the Outstanding J azz Combo at the UW-Eau Claire Jazz Festival on three occasions and twice a t the Aquinas College Jazz Festival.\n\nVelocity\nVelocity is a classic sma ll jazz combo playing traditional jazz. Their sound evokes the golden age o f jazz\, with a focus on swing\, intricate improvisation\, and a strong fou ndation in the genre's roots.\n\nPrince’s Point\nPrince's Point is a dynami c four-piece Jazz Fusion band delivering a high-energy blend of jazz\, funk \, and rock.\n\nABOUT MICHIGAN TECH JAZZ\n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Dir ector Jazz Studies Adam Meckler and Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wi de range of jazz experiences performed by students\, local performers\, and national names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into a n intimate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memo rial Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet the performers\, creative team\, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one d ay prior to the event.\n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Mu sic Series unites students\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphon y and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campu s Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre S eries are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through t hese series\, students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine minors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and th ere's something for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events .\n\n Related Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\n Saturday-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, M arch 27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music Ensemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p .m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Dig ital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All Upco ming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Cen ter provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potential ly sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to att ending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, information\, th oughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the in dividuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Roz sa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26. DTEND:20260125T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260313T210420Z DTSTART:20260125T003000Z GEO:47.1175;-88.541695 LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Backstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50481664404660 URL:https://events.mtu.edu/event/backstage-jazz-small-groups-2026 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment,Cultural,Music,Academics,Social,Art DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nJoin us for Backstage Jazz: Small Groups\, a concert featuring Michigan Tech's diverse and talented sm all group ensembles led by Drew Kilpela and Adam Meckler including JazTec\, Techtonics\, Sleeptalkers\, E=Jazz²\, and Momentum.\n\nThe Rozsa's backsta ge transforms into the perfect jazz club setting to enjoy a program of musi c spanning the history of jazz. Encompassing classic\, contemporary\, funk\ , and fusion styles\, the performances will showcase impressive improvisati onal skills and unique musical arrangements.\n\nThings to know\n\nDATE | Sa turday-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026\nTIME | Two shows: Saturday 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN TIME | Approx. 150 mins. with intermission\nSEATING | General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Request from the Rozsa Box Office in advance o r walk up What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available by request. View all Accessibility Services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is op en 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating begins a half hour prior to the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.\n\n Thanks to O ur Sponsors\n\nSupport for this Michigan Tech Music Event provided by:\n\n\ n\nand the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the P erformers\n\n \n\nJazTec\nJazTec is a dynamic 5 to 7-piece jazz combo that specializes in contemporary jazz\, funk\, and original styles. The instrume ntation of 3 horns and rhythm section allows each member ample opportunity to explore jazz improvisation and composition and to develop an individual style.\n\nMomentum\nMOMENTUM is a dynamic blend of horns\, vocal and rhythm section that regularly competes in jazz festivals and has an active perfor mance schedule. In addition to frequent campus concerts\, these combos ofte n perform in local clubs\, at jazz festivals\, records CD's\, and tours wit h the Jazz Lab Band each year. They have been selected as the Outstanding J azz Combo at the UW-Eau Claire Jazz Festival on three occasions and twice a t the Aquinas College Jazz Festival.\n\nVelocity\nVelocity is a classic sma ll jazz combo playing traditional jazz. Their sound evokes the golden age o f jazz\, with a focus on swing\, intricate improvisation\, and a strong fou ndation in the genre's roots.\n\nPrince’s Point\nPrince's Point is a dynami c four-piece Jazz Fusion band delivering a high-energy blend of jazz\, funk \, and rock.\n\nABOUT MICHIGAN TECH JAZZ\n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Dir ector Jazz Studies Adam Meckler and Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wi de range of jazz experiences performed by students\, local performers\, and national names. Its diverse ensembles transform the Rozsa backstage into a n intimate jazz club and blow off the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memo rial Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet the performers\, creative team\, and production team in the event's digital program. Programs are published at least one d ay prior to the event.\n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Mu sic Series unites students\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant season of live music in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphon y and experience Michigan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orchestra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campu s Concert Band\, and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the annual Rozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre S eries are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through t hese series\, students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine minors\, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and th ere's something for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events .\n\n Related Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\n Saturday-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat Tuesday Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, M arch 27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music Ensemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p .m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Dig ital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All Upco ming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Cen ter provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potential ly sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to att ending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, information\, th oughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the in dividuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Roz sa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26. DTEND:20260125T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260313T210420Z DTSTART:20260125T200000Z GEO:47.1175;-88.541695 LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Backstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50481664406709 URL:https://events.mtu.edu/event/backstage-jazz-small-groups-2026 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR