2021 Event Information
Throughout these challenging times, we still find ways to make music and art together, even if it looks a little bit different! This winter jazz will resonate online in your homes and classrooms during our first virtual Jazz Weekend. This reimagined festival provides a virtual space for bands to perform, learn, and listen together.
Due to our continued unprecedented times,
we have decided to offer this year's festival at no cost to you. Schools are encouraged to participate at any level they are comfortable with. Directors feel free to mix-and-match this year's festival offerings to best suit your needs in the classroom.
Festival Components
High School Jazz Festival
Bands have the opportunity to record themselves at home and submit a video to be reviewed by CMU Jazz Faculty.
(Moved to March 2021)
Learn more
Click here to submit your festival videos
**REVISED TIMELINE**
- Directors can submit a performance of 1, 2, or 3 pieces.
- Videos should be uploaded as 'unlisted' YouTube videos. There will be a place in the online registration (coming soon!) where you can share this link.
- Video submissions are due by Friday, March 26th at 5:00 pm
- Comments and Outstanding awards will be decided within 2 weeks of the submission deadline. There will be no rankings this year.
Join us for our live awards ceremony on Zoom
Friday, April 9th, 7:00 pm (RSVPs required).
Live-Streamed Concerts
School of Music live-streams can be viewed on our Facebook page and our concert streaming webpage. Streams will start approximately 10 minutes prior to concert time.
View our performance schedule
- Faculty Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, February 4th @ 7:30 PM
- Jazz Lab 1
Friday, February 5th @ 7:30 PM
Zoom Masterclasses
Presenting 45-minute clinics on general jazz topics
Learn more
- Tuesday, February 2nd, 11:00 am
Jazz Masterclass
- Friday, February 5th, 12:00 pm
Jazz Lab 1 Rehearsal / Masterclass
On-Demand Videos
Take advantage of our downloadable content, exclusive to Jazz Weekend 2021.
Learn more
Bands can opt-in to have their festival video showcased alongside other band's videos. These performance videos will be organized together for easy viewing.
Dive in behind-the-scenes with a look at our Faculty Jazz Ensemble rehearsal!
Enjoy pre-recorded videos on a variety of jazz topics!
2021 Clinicians
This year's clinicians include CMU Faculty Andrew Spencer, Ed Fedewa, Robbie Smith, John Nichol, Robert Lindahl, and Chris Chapman. To learn more and read their bios,
head to our Faculty Directory page.
Registration
Registration opening December 2020!
Questions?
Contact our Director of Music Events Kristin Pagels at
pagel1kp@cmich.edu or 989-774-3738.
