The Vocal Jazz Ensemble, also known as Late Night Blues, is an internationally acclaimed group that performs a variety of styles of music including jazz, funk, swing, and pop. The students' non-stop energy, talent and professional standards have brought the group elite status as one of the most exciting collegiate vocal jazz ensembles in the United States.

Late Night Blues has won numerous honors and awards at the Collegiate Showcase Festival in Chicago. In addition to giving concerts frequently in the Chicago area, the group has been invited to perform at the International Association of Jazz Educators Convention, the Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Music Conference, and John Jacobson's "America Sings" Festival. Audition required.