Penn State Altoona's University Jazz Band will perform Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. This performance is free and open to the public.

The student ensemble is directed by Josh Hillard, part-time instructor in music at Penn State Altoona. Musical selections in a variety of contemporary big band styles will be performed. Joining the band on trumpet is James Moore, an in-demand player in Pittsburgh’s vibrant jazz scene. He is a member of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra and performs regularly with jazz legend Roger Humphries.

This performance is free and open to the public through support of the Kjell Meling Arts for All Initiative. For further information, call 814-949-5452.