If students have specific questions about requirements for the different emphasis areas, we encourage them to meet with their advisor to discuss the different options & requirements. For questions in regard to audition information and/or ensemble details, students can reach out to the ensemble Director directly or contact the MEIS Front Desk for further assistance.
Email Address:drew.morell@ucdenver.edu
For over 20 years, Drew Morell has been a professional jazz pianist, bassist, guitarist and music educator in the Denver area.
He was the house bassist at the nationally renowned jazz club El Chapultapec for three years, has traveled with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, and played all the major jazz festivals in Colorado.
He has performed many times with Ron Miles, Red Holloway, Nick Brignola, and Javon Jackson, and played as sideman for many internationally respected jazz musicians including:
Drew is full-time faculty at the University of Colorado at Denver, and owns his own music studio, Infinity Music. He’s been recorded as a sideman on more than 20 CDs.