The Highland/ASU Jazz Festival is dedicated to educate and
inspire students, educators, and audiences; and
to enhance the appreciation and importance of jazz education.
This Festival will provide:
Unbiased clinics, ratings and/or rankings by professional clinicians from around the country.
An organized performing and clinic environment.
Performances will be professionally audio & video recorded by Mouse Recording.
High quality performances from top musicians in the Jazz Industry.
20+ Master Classes from area jazz educators for students and teachers.(Professional Growth Certificates Available)
This year's Featured Clinicians:
Tom Birkner - Trumpet/Vocal - Director of Jazz Bands and Trumpet at Southwest Illinois College
Tito Carrillo - Trumpet - Professor of Music and Jazz Studies at University of Illinois
Katie Ernst - Bass/Vocal - Professor of Jazz Ensembles and Jazz Bass at Wheaton College
Matt Olson - Saxophone - Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at Furman University
Michael Wilkinson - Trombone - Assistant Professor of Trombone at University of South Carolina
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Wednesday March 27 & Thursday March 28, 2024
8:30am - 11:00am - Band Performances
11:30am - 12:20pm - Lunch Jam Sessions
12:30pm - 3:00pm - Band Performances 4:00pm - Guest Performance Wednesday - Arizona State University Alumni Jazztet Thursday - Highland Jazz Black & HAJF All-Star Combo
4:45pm - 6:00pm - Master Classes
6:00 - 7:30pm - Band Performances
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Festival Registration:
Combo Basic - $300
Includes the Festival Performance and Clinic
Combo Plus - $450
Includes the Festival Performance and Clinic, in addition to the Master Classes and Concert
Big Band Basic - $350
Includes the Festival Performance and Clinic
Big Band Plus - $550
Includes the Festival Performance and Clinic, in addition to the Master Classes and Concert
All Elementary, Junior High, High School, & College Big Band and Combos are welcome!!!
Concert Ticket Prices:
Festival Participants
$15 per Concert
General Admission
$25 per Concert
We hope you will come out for a couple days of great jazz performances and experiences.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email us.
We look forward to seeing you at the Highland/ASU Jazz Festival.
