Combos provide opportunities to develop improvisational solo skills sometimes unavailable in the larger jazz ensembles. A curriculum is provided to learn and cultivate traditional and contemporary jazz art skills. Groups can specialize in styles, such as: bebop/swing, funk, Latin, Dixieland, etc.

Jazz Lab Band

Prerequisite: Audition

The Jazz Lab Band is a large jazz ensemble open, by audition, to music majors and non-majors. A full curriculum is provided to help students learn the fundamentals of jazz. The group meets twice weekly and performs each semester.

Saxophone Ensemble

Prerequisite: Play the saxophone at any level and a desire to keep playing

Members of the ensemble are grouped into quartets as well as larger, choir-like, groupings. Music specifically written or transcribed for this ensemble type includes classical and jazz genres. Students are given information to help them become better saxophonists individually and as an ensemble. The group is non-auditioned and open to any saxophonist who wishes to participate.

Sound Alliance

Prerequisite: Audition

Sound Alliance is the premier jazz ensemble at BYU–Idaho. It is auditioned but open to all BYU-Idaho students (music majors and non-majors). The ensemble provides an opportunity for students to practice and cultivate jazz with other students at a similar skill level. It provides challenge, learning, and growth. The course includes a full educational curriculum, works hard, performs regularly, tours and attends festivals when possible.