The 41st Annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival
Saturday, March 4th, 2023
With Special Guest Jim McNeely, piano
Acclaimed pianist and composer Jim McNeely performs with the Western Jazz Collective and the WMU Jazz Orchestra.
The Western Invitational Jazz Festival is a high school jazz festival that welcomes both big bands and combos. Student groups gain valuable performance experience as they are adjudicated by our WMU jazz faculty in an encouraging and inspiring atmosphere. More info about participation.
Register your band for the festival
High school bands perform
Saturday, March 4, 2023
All Day and FREE to the public
Closing Concert
Saturday, March 4, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Featuring the top high school big band and combo, as well as Jim McNeely with the Western Jazz Collective and the WMU Jazz Orchestra.
All events take place at Western Michigan University's Dalton Center.
If you have questions, email Scott Cowan at Scott.Cowan@wmich.edu