UMD Vocal Jazz

The University of Minnesota Duluth is proud to be one of the only Universities in Minnesota to offer a Vocal Jazz Program. Director Richard Johnson hails from Stevens Point, Wisconsin and is in the middle of his second year here in Duluth. He directs Chill Factor and Lake Effect, two dynamic groups that perform on campus three times a year in UMD's new Weber Hall.

Our goal as two ensembles is to study jazz music and perform diverse pieces to entertain and educate our audiences while enriching our own knowledge of the genre. We love what we do and encourage you to explore this site and contact us at www.d.umn.edu/music with any questions or comments. Enjoy!