Jazz Jamboree
Part of the Björling Music Festival
Friday March 3rd, 2023
Presented in part by the Carl & Verna Schmidt Foundation
The Gustavus Jazz Jamboree is a pedagogically-focused and non-competitive jazz festival produced by Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. The one-day festival features performances/clinics by six high school jazz ensembles from throughout the Midwest. The award-winning Gustavus Jazz Ensemble will also perform during the afternoon.
2023 Schedule of Events
- 9:00am-12:00pm - High School Performances/Clinics (Morning Session) - Björling Recital Hall
- 12:30pm-2:00pm - Gustavus Jazz Ensemble Feature Performance and Special Sessions - Björling Recital Hall
- 2:30pm-5:30pm - High School Performances/Clinics (Afternoon Session) - Björling Recital Hall
- 7:30pm-9:00pm - Evening Concert featuring The Twin Cities Jazz Composers Orchestra - Björling Recital Hall
2023 Jazz Jamboree Clinicians
- Chris Bates, bass
- Masa Ishikawa, piano*
- Conrad Miska, saxophone
- Adrian Ruiz, trumpet
- Dave Stamps, trombone*
- David Stanoch, drums
- Steve Wright, trumpet*
* denotes Gustavus faculty
2023 Participating High Schools
- Chisago Lakes High School
- Cleveland Public Schools
- Mankato West High School
- New Prague High School
- Osseo High School
- Rochester Lourdes High School
2023 Participating Directors' Resources
- 2023 Master Schedule for Directors (Final)
- Roster/Repertoire Forms
- Campus Parking
- Photo Release Form (Downloadable below under Registration Header for each student)
- FAQs
Registration
Each student will also need to complete the online photo release.