USC Jazz Festival

The University of South Carolina Jazz Festival is a learning, adjudication and performance opportunity for regional high school and middle school jazz students to perform for and work with our world class jazz faculty. This year, our guest artist is GRAMMY Award winning vocalist and bassist Mimi Jones. 

Schedule:

9 am – 10:30 am - Open rehearsal with Left Bank Big Band and Mimi Jones 

Darla Moore School of Business Johnson Hall

11 am - 5 pm - Adjudication and clinics with Mimi Jones and USC Jazz Faculty

School of Music Recital Hall

7:30  pm - Concert: Left Bank Big Band featuring Mimi Jones

Darla Moore School of Business Johnson Performance Hall

Each ensemble will have a 30-minute warm-up period, a 30-minute performance period in the School of Music Recital Hall and a 30-minute clinic with our jazz faculty or guest artist. Ensembles will also receive a professional recording of their performance.

Registration includes free tickets and reserved seating for all students to the evening concerts. There will be musical vendors on site. The School of Music is conveniently located near numerous dining and entertainment options. Hotel discounts are available for ensembles wishing to stay overnight.

Registration Deadline - Feb. 15, 2024 ($150)

Early bird Registration - December 15, 2023 ($100)

Register here

Date: March 8, 2024

Location: University of South Carolina

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