Director of Jazz studies, Professor earns top accolades

Covert Ensemble has completed over a dozen tours sharing their unique arrangements of classical music.

Covert Ensemble has completed over a dozen tours sharing their unique arrangements of classical music.

Troy University’s Dr. Dave Camwell received two national-level awards from The American Prize and a five-star review from Fanfare Magazine as part of his musical partnership with Covert Ensemble. 

Camwell joined TROY’s faculty in 2017 and met Czech saxophonist Kateřina Pavlíková online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, they have completed over a dozen tours that span the…

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TROY Director of Jazz Studies, Professor releases new album

Covert Ensemble's new album features music by Czech composer Bedrich Smetana.

Covert Ensemble's new album features music by Czech composer Bedrich Smetana.

Troy University’s Dr. Dave Camwell has released a new album under his musical partnership, Covert Ensemble. 

Camwell, who began teaching at TROY in 2017, met his musical partner Czech saxophonist Katerina Pavlikova online during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Together they record music videos and post them onto social media.

“We try to provide as much interest…

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Vocal Jazz Invitational spreads love, knowledge of singing

Ly Wilder, a contemporary vocal artist and educator, works with students during the Vocal Jazz Invitational in Troy on Thursday.

Ly Wilder, a contemporary vocal artist and educator, works with students during the Vocal Jazz Invitational in Troy on Thursday.

Troy University students joined with high school, middle school and junior college students at the annual Vocal Jazz Invitational this week to share their passion for singing.

The event, hosted by TROY and the John M. Long School of Music, brings clinicians in to work with the University’s vocal jazz ensemble, frequency, and students from…

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TROY brings jazz to Dothan

Troy University's Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed together at the Dothan Opera House.

Troy University's Jazz Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Ensemble performed together at the Dothan Opera House.

Troy University brought jazz to the City of Dothan on Tuesday.

Frequency, the University’s vocal jazz ensemble, joined the TROY Jazz Ensemble to perform twice at the historic Dothan Opera House.

“It’s a pretty enjoyable thing for us,” said Dr. Dave Camwell, director of the Jazz Ensemble. “Usually we’re playing at our home site for…

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