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Friday Day Performances - FREE

Friday Night Concert with Vanguard Jazz Orchestra - $35

Saturday Day Performances - FREE

Saturday Night Concert with Finals Play off - FREE
 

Why Purchase a Ticket for the Friday Evening Concert?

Make the most of your festival experience by joining us for the special night event on Friday at 7:00PM. While daytime performances are free, the evening Friday concert offers an elevated and unforgettable experience. Please note: The evening concert is free only for participating directors and students.

Benefits of purchasing a ticket include:

  • Guaranteed entry to the Friday evening concert

  • Preferred seating closer to the stage for the best view

  • A featured performance by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra

  • The opportunity to support the event and its performers

 

Don’t miss this highlight of the festival—secure your seat and enjoy an incredible night of live jazz!

Tickets can be purchased online to at the door.

JOIN US APRIL 24 - 25, 2026

Featuring Middle School, High School, and College Ensembles!

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SCHEDULE 

 

Friday, April 24

  • 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM - Performance #1
    30-minute time slots on an outdoor stage

  • Trumpet master class at 3:30 PM

  • 7:30 PM - Featuring:

    THE VANGAURD JAZZ ORCHESTRA!
    and the LPAA Jazz Band and Jazz Choir

     

  • 10:00 PM - Jam Session
     

Saturday, April 25

  • 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM - Performance #2
    30-minute time slots on a different stage with a different set of judges

  • Various clinics and master classes
    throughout the day

  • 6:45 PM - Finals competition with the top finalists' performance play-off

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