Jazz Festival

 

February 10, 2026

We welcome high school, junior high, and middle school ensembles to join us!  Big Bands, Jazz Combos, and Vocal Jazz groups are encouraged to participate. $150 per group/school.

Join us in the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts for an exciting one-day celebration of jazz! The festival features adjudicated performances, engaging clinics, and special lunchtime concerts by our incredible guest artists. High school, junior high, and middle school jazz ensembles, combos, and vocal jazz groups are invited to take the stage, and educators are encouraged to bring their students to be part of this dynamic event.

Internationally acclaimed trombonist, Sarah Morrow, takes the helm of this year's festival - bringing her world-class artistry and leadership to the stage.

Trailblazing trombonist Sarah Morrow was the first woman ever hired to play in the Ray Charles Orchestra—and she’s been redefining jazz ever since. A world-touring performer, award-winning producer, and longtime collaborator with legends like Dr. John and Bootsy Collins, she now leads the next generation of jazz musicians as the Director of Jazz Studies at Snow College.

Past Adjudicators

• Carl Allen
• David Baker
• Chase Baird
• Nelson Campbell
• Patrick Cornelius
• Steven Erickson
• Philip Kuehn
• Jay Lawrence
• Ben Nichols
• Kassa Overall
• Matthew Weidner

Register and pay for the Jazz Festival

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