About this Event
Did you play in the Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble (BYJE) between 1994 and 2005?
This is your official registration to join the BYJE Alumni Band and attend the Jothan Callins Jazz Legacy Celebration: Winds of Change, a tribute weekend honoring trumpeter, educator, and mentor Jothan McKinley Callins at the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham, Alabama.
Who This Is For?
WHO SHOULD REGISTER HERE
This Eventbrite is for:
- Former members of the Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble (BYJE)
- Supporters of the Birmingham Youth Jazz Ensemble
- Approximate BYJE years: 1994–2005
- Alumni who want to perform in the BYJE Alumni Concert, attend the weekend events, or both
If you are family, friends, or general audience, you’ll use the public ticketing link (coming soon). This page is specifically for BYJE alumni registration and planning.
WEEKEND AT A GLANCE
🗓 Thursday, February 19, 2026 – 6:30 PM
BYJE Meet-and-Greet · City Club of Birmingham
🗓 Friday, February 20, 2026 – 7:00 PM
Calvin Sexton Presents: Winds of Change · Tribute Concert · Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Theater
🗓 Saturday, February 21, 2026 – 6:30 PM
Banquet Celebration · Sixth Avenue Baptist Church
🗓 Sunday, February 22, 2026 – 5:00 PM
BYJE Alumni Concert · Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Theater
HOW BYJE ALUMNI WILL PARTICIPATE
As an alum, you may:
- Perform in the BYJE Alumni Band during the Sunday concert
- Attend the meet-and-greet, banquet, and tribute concert
- Share your photos, recordings, and memories from your BYJE years
After you register, we will follow up with rehearsal details, music, and logistics. Registration here is your commitment to attend and your first step in confirming your role.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, 1701 4th Ave N,, Birmingham, United States
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