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Join Us for the Second Annual JazzEd Festival: Celebrating High School Jazz Bands in Detroit
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Old Main - Wayne State University, 480 w Hancock St, Detroit, MI 48201
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 student mixer.
The festival is all about helping young musicians improve their craft, make connections, and celebrate jazz!
Morning Festival
7:45-8:15am - Check-In
8:15 - 8:30 AM - Welcome with special performance
8:30 - 12:00 PM - Performances, Clinics, Workshops, and Expo Hall
11:30am-12:30pm - Student Mixer
Afternoon Festival
1:15 -1:45 PM - Check-in
1:45 - 2:00 PM - Welcome with special performance
2:00 - 5:00 PM - Performances, Clinics, Workshops, and Expo Hall
5:00- 6:00 PM - Student Mixer
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Adjudicators
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Marion hayden - Bass
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Would you like to be a part of next year’s festival? Contact Jainelle Robinson at Robinson@art-ops.org or call (248) 559-2095.
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Funding provided by the Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation