WSU’s School of Music celebrated the beginning of its 10th year of the faculty performance series last night in Kimbrough Music Hall.

The Jarvis-Hagelganz Quartet played a selection of jazz pieces in its performance, “A Sound for Sore Ears.” The Quartet includes three professors from the School of Music and one professor from the College of Engineering.

“For us, it’s very important that we play for our students,” said David Jarvis, drums player and WSU music professor. “It sets examples, it’s educational, we encourage all of our students to come.”

The Jarvis-Hagelganz Quartet has played together for two years and played at venues such as Rico’s Club. While three of the four members have played on stage at Kimbrough, last night was their first time playing as a quartet.

“We’re pretty excited,” said Brian Ward, piano player and coordinator of jazz studies. “We’ve been developing the same repertoire for a couple years now, so we’re pretty comfortable with what we are playing and we’re excited to share it with everybody.”

The quartet learns a select number of pieces so they can focus on communication. When playing the same piece, it sounds the same way twice, Jarvis said.

“Every time we play these tunes, they take on a whole different meaning. That’s what jazz is all about,”Jarvis said.

In addition to jazz, the faculty performance series also includes upcoming performances for oboe, tuba and vocal.

“The intention of this particular series is not only to provide entertainment to the community with the performers we have here who teach at the School of Music but also to raise funds,” said Sandra Albers, performing arts facilities coordinator for the School of Music.

The faculty series’ paid admission supports the School of Music’s scholarship fund. It also gives students the opportunity to see their professors perform.

“We have some of the greatest musicians in the country. They are sharing gifts with the community,” said Greg Yasinitsky, director of the School of Music.

There are eight upcoming performances this fall, each supporting the School of Music scholarship fund.

Albers encourages students to attend the performances.

“Music is a great pastime, it’s a great way to see incredible live performances here for almost no cost,” Albers said. “It’s great to stop and take a few moments to listen, we could all use that in our lives.”

Information for upcoming events can be found at www.libarts.wsu.edu/music/calendar.