We are Surround Sound, an a cappella jazz sextet based in Denton, Texas. In just our first year together, we’ve been honored to receive national recognition, including the 2025 DownBeat Student Music Award for Best Undergraduate Small Vocal Jazz Group. Now, we’ve been invited to perform at the 2026 Jazz Education Network (JEN) Conference!
The JEN Conference is one of the most prestigious gatherings in the jazz world, bringing together artists, educators, and students from around the globe. Being invited to perform is not only an incredible honor but also an opportunity for us to share our music, connect with other artists, and contribute to the ongoing story of vocal jazz.
As we are all currently in school, we rely on community support to make this trip possible. Your donations will help us cover travel, lodging, and related expenses for our appearance at JEN 2026. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to sharing our music and representing the next generation of vocal jazz on a national stage.
We’re deeply grateful to everyone who’s supported our journey so far, including friends, family, mentors, and listeners who believe in the power of harmony. With your help, we can take this next big step and proudly represent Denton’s vibrant jazz community at JEN 2026.
Thank you for helping us create harmony, one note (and one donation) at a time!
– Surround Sound
Six Voices. One Vision.
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Surround Sound
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Denton, TX