One of America's Premier Educational Jazz Events
Three days of world-class jazz education and performance at UNR. Student ensembles from across the West compete, learn from legendary clinicians, and share the stage at evening concerts featuring nationally touring artists.
Middle school, high school, and college jazz bands compete in multiple categories. Free to watch.
Learn from world-class jazz educators. Open to musicians and music lovers alike.
Headlining performances by nationally touring jazz artists. Tickets required.
Outstanding student ensembles and soloists recognized at Saturday's awards ceremony.
Detailed schedule with specific performers announced closer to the event.
Middle & high school bands from across the region
Workshops with guest artists
Featured guest artist performance
Continued competition rounds
Intensive sessions with clinicians
Headliner performance
Top ensembles perform
Recognition of outstanding performers
Festival finale with all-star jam
Buy tickets early for the Thursday-Saturday night shows. These feature nationally touring jazz artists.
Watching talented student bands is free and genuinely impressive. Great for families.
UNR campus parking fills up. Consider the RTC bus or rideshare.
Before or after the evening concerts, hit Midtown for dinner and drinks.
1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557
Events are held across multiple UNR venues. Evening concerts at Nightingale Concert Hall. Paid parking in campus structures.
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