2027 Elon University Jazz Festival (Tentative Schedule)

(Please contact your school’s band director for specific performance times)

Schedule will be updated as the festival date nears.

All events are in McCrary Theater (except as noted), Center for the Arts, Elon University

Alex Heitlinger, Festival Director

Thursday, February 18

12:30 p.m. Open rehearsal with Guest Artist + Elon Jazz Ensemble, CFA 164

7:30 p.m. Guest Artist Performance, McCrary Theatre (presented by Lyceum Concert Series). Admission: $15 or Elon ID. Tickets available January 29 at ElonTickets.com.

Friday, February 19 – School Festival

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Morning Performances

12:00 p.m. Guest Artist Masterclass

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Afternoon Performance

Saturday, February 20 – Elon Jazz Day and Gala Concert

9:30 am – 10:00 am: Welcome/Introduction, CFA 164

10:00 am – 11:15 am: Jazz Improvisation Workshop w/ Guest Artist, CFA 164

11:15 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch (provided for Jazz Day students), Location TBA

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Instrumental Masterclasses/Lessons (all jazz instruments), Various Classrooms

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Combo Rehearsals (coached by Elon faculty), Various Classrooms

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Break for Dinner

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm: Concert w/ Guest Artist w/ Elon Jazz Ensemble + Jazz Day Combos, McCrary Theatre