Western Invitational Jazz Festival

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

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