Temple University Lab Band and Jazz Band Number 3

featuring Steve Fidyk and Daniel Monaghan, conductors

Since its inception in the late 1980s as a large reading ensemble for Jazz students, the Lab Band has served as a valuable feeder for students moving into the Temple University Jazz Band. Led by Steve Fidyk, previous conductors include founder Larry McKenna, as well as Terell Stafford, who reintroduced the band to accommodate the growing jazz student population.

 Jazz Band Number 4 has performed in the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Temple Performing Arts Center, Tomlinson Theater and Klein Recital Hall. It plays for the annual Temple University Swing Dance and is available for external events. The band has featured guest artists such as Joe Magnarelli, Ralph Lalama, Wycliffe Gordon and Larry McKenna.