ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Jazz Day

We are currently asking that you consider nominating one or more students from your jazz program for ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Jazz Day, held Saturday, February 21, 2026, on the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ University campus.

Nominate students .

This free event is open to intermediate to advanced high school student participation by nomination from a teacher or jazz director (students from all schools are welcome whether participating in the rest of the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Jazz Festival or not). Students will have shown a motivation to continue playing jazz in college and might be considering majoring or minoring in music. Any students considering applying to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ University are also encouraged to participate. Free lunch will be provided!

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  • Masterclass with visiting guest artist(s)
  • Improvisation classes
  • Masterclasses for individual instruments
  • Faculty-coached combos with other high school jazz musicians from across the region
  • Free lunch provided!

Horn players must bring instruments. Guitarists and bassists must bring their own cords and amps. Drummers must bring their own cymbals, sticks, brushes, and hi-hat clutch. Drum sets will be provided.

Nominated students who accept our invitation to Jazz Day must complete, sign, and return the downloadable ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Jazz Day 2026 Ìý³Ù´Ç Dr. Alex Heitlinger with the signature of a parent or guardian.

If any students are considering applying to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, I will schedule in advance audition times with you for any of your seniors who would like to audition for entrance into our music and/or jazz studies program while they are on campus for the Festival or Jazz Day.