IWU Jazz Festival
The 50th Annual Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival
February 21 - 22, 2025
We are thrilled to invite you to the 50th Annual Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival, taking place on February 21–22, 2024, at Illinois Wesleyan University. This milestone event will celebrate jazz education with performances, clinics, and an inspiring concert by our Illinois Wesleyan University Jazz Ensemble.
Event Details:
- Dates: February 21–22, 2025
- Location: Illinois Wesleyan University, School of Music
Presser Hall – Westbrook Auditorium - Admission: Free and open to the public
Festival Highlights:
- Ensemble Performances: Featuring high school and middle school jazz ensembles in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere.
- Jazz Ensemble Performance: A showcase by Illinois Wesleyan University's premiere Jazz Ensemble.
- Adjudicator Performance: A 45-minute jazz performance by our esteemed adjudicators.
- Clinic Sessions: Each performing group will receive a private, 20-minute clinic to refine and enhance their musicianship.
We hope your ensemble can join us for this special event! If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to reach out.
Festival Participation Includes
- Non competitive performances by high school and middle school ensembles
- A performance by IWU’s premiere Jazz Ensemble
- A private 20-minute clinic for each performing group
- 45-minute performance presented by the adjudicators
Location
Illinois Wesleyan University, School of Music
Presser Hall - Westbrook Auditorium
Reginald Lewis - Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Music
Department - School Of Music