Vocal Jazz 1 is the premiere jazz vocal ensemble at CWU consisting of 14-16 vocalists and 3 student rhythm section instrumentalists. Students are selected through a rigorous audition process judged on their technical skills, musicality, sight reading/ear-training abilities, stylistic diversity, jazz sophistication, improvisation, and performance abilities. Vocal Jazz 1 has a strong tradition of consistent exceptional performances and emphasis on music education, and many of our alumni hold top teaching positions in the region. CWU has a history of producing exceptional educators, performers, composers, and arrangers. Professor Vijay Singh has directed Vocal Jazz 1 since arriving at CWU in 1999.