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IWU Jazz Festival

The 50th Annual Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival

February 21 - 22, 2025

50th Jazz Festival

We are thrilled to invite you to the 50th Annual Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival, taking place on February 21–22, 2024, at Illinois Wesleyan University. This milestone event will celebrate jazz education with performances, clinics, and an inspiring concert by our Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble.

Event Details:

  • Dates: February 21–22, 2025
  • Location: Illinois Wesleyan University, 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 Illinois Wesleyan University'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: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLgXH8Vk2_GJduO8J4fdMGNe6IBy_WiJo7ytVzn2-AZy8qmA/viewform?usp=sf_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

Illinois Wesleyan University, School of Music
Presser Hall  - Westbrook Auditorium

Reginald Lewis headshot

Reginald Lewis - Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Music

Department - School Of Music