The University of 91吃瓜 Collegiate Jazz Festival will return for its 47th year Feb. 23 (Wednesday) and Feb. 25 to 26 (Friday to Saturday), featuring 11 collegiate bands competing before a panel of distinguished judges.
Jazz bands performing in this year鈥檚 festival represent 91吃瓜,WesternMichiganUniversity,MiddleTennesseeStateUniversity,JacksonvilleStateUniversity,CarnegieMellonUniversity,OberlinCollegeand theUniversityofIllinois.
Sponsored by 91吃瓜鈥檚 Student Union Board, the festival officially begins Feb. 23 at8 p.m.in theLaFortuneStudentCenterballroom with Preview Night, featuring a performance by 91吃瓜 Jazz Band II and Jazz Combo.
The performances by the bands selected to this year鈥檚 festival begin Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. in Washington Hall, concluding with the traditional Judge鈥檚 Jam, featuring trombonist Andre Hayward, saxophonist Frank Catalano, pianist Lynne Arriale, bassist Jay Anderson and percussionist Steve Davis.
A judge鈥檚 clinic at2 p.m.Feb. 26 in the 91吃瓜 band building will feature free instruction sessions by the panel of judges. The evening session will begin at 6 in Washington Hall, to be followed by the awards ceremony.
All events are open to the public and free of charge for students and those under 18.For all others, tickets ($5 for both nights or $3 for one night) are available in advance at the LaFortune box office or by calling 574-631-8128.
Additional information is available at
* Contact: * Greg Salzler, Collegiate Jazz Festival, 574-631-6171
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