The Teachers Big Band Bavaria presents a varied program ranging from highlights of the big band era to modern jazz. A focus lies on originals and special arrangements created by the musicians themselves. For 30 years, the ensemble has been carried by dedicated educators from Bavaria – founded by Professor Joe Viera and teachers from general education schools. Following the leadership of Thomas Zoller (until 2013) and Hugo Siegmeth (2014–2017), jazz trumpeter and composer Felice Civitareale now leads the band. He was previously active in renowned ensembles such as the SWR Big Band and the orchestras of Hugo Strasser and Max Gregor.

With over 300 concerts, several CDs (including Night Journey, Shanghai Blues, Better than TV, and Keep the Customer Satisfied) as well as tours to Italy, China, the Baltic states, Hungary, Brazil, Romania, Chile, and Peru, the band demonstrates its commitment to professional musicianship. The current CD production Homework features exclusively arrangements and originals from within the band's own ranks. The band is organized as an independent association and wants to share its passion for big band jazz with an interested audience.