UD Jazz Festival offers high school jazz bands the opportunity to perform for clinicians in the morning, attend instrument-specific masterclasses in the afternoon, and experience a performance by the Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra in the evening. Concert tickets, dinner, and a campus tour are included for all participants.

Clinics
High school bands each have an hour to warm up, perform, and receive a clinic. Bands may watch other bands perform and clinic before or after their assigned clinic time.

Lunch
High school bands are on their own for lunch. Directors may choose to coordinate lunch for their band before or after their assigned clinic time.

Campus Tours
Participants will receive a campus tour hosted by the Office of Admission.

Masterclasses
Participants will attend a masterclass for saxophones, trumpets, trombones, or rhythm section with Stan Kenton Legacy Orchestra musicians.

Dinner
Complimentary dinner is provided for participants at Barbara and Jack Smeltzer Dining Hall, Peters Commons on the University of Dubuque campus.

Fest Date: Friday, February 9, 2024

Location: Heritage Center - 2255 Bennett Street Dubuque, IA 52001

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