School of Music
IWU Jazz Festival
The 50th Annual Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival
February 21 - 22, 2025
We are thrilled to invite you to the 50th Annual Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival, taking place on February 21–22, 2024, at À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ. This milestone event will celebrate jazz education with performances, clinics, and an inspiring concert by our À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Jazz Ensemble.
Event Details:
- Dates: February 21–22, 2025
- Location: À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, School of Music
Presser Hall – Westbrook Auditorium - Admission: Free and open to the public
Festival Highlights:
- Ensemble Performances: Featuring high school and middle school jazz ensembles in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere.
- Jazz Ensemble Performance: A showcase by À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ's premiere Jazz Ensemble.
- Adjudicator Performance: A 45-minute jazz performance by our esteemed adjudicators.
- Clinic Sessions: Each performing group will receive a private, 20-minute clinic to refine and enhance their musicianship.
Registration Link:
We hope your ensemble can join us for this special event! If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Festival Participation Includes
- Non competitive performances by high school and middle school ensembles
- A performance by IWU’s premiere Jazz Ensemble
- A private 20-minute clinic for each performing group
- 45-minute performance presented by the adjudicators
Location
À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, School of Music
Presser Hall - Westbrook Auditorium
Reginald Lewis - Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Music
Department - School Of Music