Collin College Jazz Festival
March 22-23, 2024
Established in 1993, the Collin Jazz Festival features performances by middle school and high school jazz bands from across the region, as well as evening concerts featuring Collin College jazz students and faculty. Each participating ensemble will receive an on-stage clinic with one of our adjudicators immediately following their performance. Our festival is designed as an educational festival, so while we do not give 1st-2nd-3rd place trophies or UIL-style ratings, we do recognize outstanding bands with plaques and outstanding performer certificates will be awarded to deserving students. Each year, a special featured guest artist is invited to perform and teach at the festival. This year's Festival features world-renowned jazz saxophonist Melissa Aldana.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
Friday, March 22
Opening Concert featuring Melissa Aldana with Collin Jazz Faculty and Jazz Combo PM,
7 p.m., John Anthony Theatre
Saturday, March 23
Participating school ensemble performances and clinics, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., John Anthony
Theatre and other campus venues
Melissa Aldana Masterclass, 1 p.m., John Anthony Theatre
Awards Concert featuring Melissa Aldana with Collin Jazz Lab Band and Jazztet, 7 p.m., John Anthony Theatre
Note: evening concerts are FREE to attend but please reserve tickets at our online portal.
REGISTRATION POLICIES
Registration fee is $225 per band.
Registration is complete after completed form (link will be activated soon) and payment have been received.
Cancellations prior to March 1 will receive a full refund.
After March 1, no further registration refunds will be made.
Please contact Jazz Festival director Kevin McNerney for further information.