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Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center, 4743 Cass Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
The JazzEd Festival is a unique opportunity for high school jazz musicians to perform, learn, and connect with peers and professionals in Detroit—one of the world’s great jazz cities.
Please check back for more information as we get closer to the festival
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Refining Their Skills – Each band will perform for top Detroit big band clinicians, receive feedback, and participate in a post-clinic workshop.
Learning from the Best – Students can choose from additional clinics led by partner organizations and industry professionals.
Building Connections – A chance to network with fellow jazz students, professional adjudicators, and organizations dedicated to jazz education.
Ending on a High Note – The day concludes with a special performance by the adjudicators, followed by a student-run jam session.
The festival is all about helping young musicians improve their craft, make connections, and celebrate jazz!
7-8am - Arrival
8am - Introductory meeting
8:30-11:30am - Jazz band performances / performance attached clinics / partner-clinics / expo
11:30am-12:30pm - Celebration and Adjudicator Performance
12:30-1:30pm - Jam session and mixer
Festival Maps:
- Venue Map (PDF)
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- Local restaurant guide (PDF)
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Photos + short bios (clickable to expand)
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Common questions about logistics and what to bring
- Coming Soon
Contact info for festival inquiries
- If you have any questions, please reach out to Jainelle Robinson. robinson@art-ops.org | (248) 843-7835
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Funding provided by the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation