Composer and professor Paul Salerni showcases "Palma," the third piece in a trilogy of fable-inspired works. "Palma" is inspired by his mother and her Italian roots, and features text from poet Dana Gioia.
Warfield, the director of the three groups that comprise the Jazz Ensembles program, acknowledges he has a unique way of teaching. He expects and helps students build the motivation to improve by treating them professionally and preparing them for the professional world, after college jazz groups.