What’s so special about the Sanford Jazz Ensemble (SJE)?  The list could be quite long, so read on and you’ll be surprised! 

Music – The SJE statement says they are “Dedicated to the preservation of the Big Band Jazz Tradition”.  They superbly perform the traditional Big Band songs in their purest form.   However, they go further by putting the Big Band sound to everything from 70’s Funk, Soul to original compositions by Ensemble members, and creating new arrangements to the old standards.

There are volunteers in virtually every corner of WDPAC.  Some you meet greeting you at performances and on stage. Some you may not meet because they are behind the scenes doing the hundreds of tasks it takes to operate the building, office, marketing, sales, maintenance and more.  There is only one paid staffer at WDPAC so without volunteers the doors would close.