51st Annual IWU Jazz Festival

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Presser Hall | Bloomington

Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music
Publisher/HostIllinois Wesleyan University School of Music
51st Annual IWU Jazz Festival
Advertisement
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.
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeLgXH8Vk2_GJduO8J4fdMGNe6IBy_WiJo7ytVzn2-AZy8qmA/viewform?usp=sf_link
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 headshot
Reginald Lewis - Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Music
Department - School Of Music
[email protected]
Advertisement

Event Venue

Presser Hall, 1210 N Park St,Bloomington,IL,United States

Tickets

Icon
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Ask AI if this event suits you:

More Events in Bloomington

MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Maddie's HOPE
Thu, 26 Mar at 04:00 pm MCCC Ribbon Cutting: Maddie's HOPE

2203 E Empire St, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704

Steak Night for a Cause at Hy-Vee: 3\/26
Thu, 26 Mar at 04:00 pm Steak Night for a Cause at Hy-Vee: 3/26

1403 N Veterans Pkwy, Bloomington, IL 61704

Under the Streetlamp
Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Under the Streetlamp

Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts

Sploinky Rave
Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Sploinky Rave

The Castle Theatre

Geordie Greep
Fri, 27 Mar at 01:00 am Geordie Greep

The Castle Theatre

51st Annual IWU Jazz Festival
Fri, 27 Mar at 09:00 am 51st Annual IWU Jazz Festival

Presser Hall

Spring Porch Pot Class
Fri, 27 Mar at 05:00 pm Spring Porch Pot Class

Casey's Garden Shop and Florist

DBMA Spar Night - Current Students
Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm DBMA Spar Night - Current Students

1712 E Hamilton Rd, Ste B, Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61704

It's Turtle Time Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MtG Drafts
Fri, 27 Mar at 06:30 pm It's Turtle Time Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MtG Drafts

301 N. Main St., Bloomington, IL, United States, Illinois 61701

Mixed Media Butterfly
Fri, 27 Mar at 06:30 pm Mixed Media Butterfly

200 W Monroe, Bloomington, IL

IPCA Clogging Workshop
Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm IPCA Clogging Workshop

Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington-Airport

Under The Streetlamp at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Under The Streetlamp at Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts

Bloomington is Happening!

Never miss your favorite happenings again!

Explore Bloomington Events