BROWNWOOD – November 12, 2026 – Howard Payne University’s School of Education and Fine Arts will present its Fall Jazz Ensemble Concert on Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be held in Mims Auditorium and is free and open to the public.
The theme of the concert is “Jazz in the Neo-Classical Mode.” The current era of Jazz is labeled “Neo-Classicism” with reference to all that was considered “classical” in jazz past. All of the compositions to be presented in this concert were inspired by masterpieces of the past 80 years.
Featured on the program will be sophomore Evan Eckert on alto saxophone, as well as solo spots for other members of the ensemble.
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Howard Payne University, founded in 1889, is a Christ-centered liberal arts university in Brownwood, Texas, dedicated to preparing students for lives of faith, leadership and service. With more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional programs across six schools, serving three locations, HPU combines academic excellence with meaningful personal connection in a close-knit campus community.
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