Young Musicians to Converge on University for 23rd Jazz Festival

Over 35 middle school, high school and junior college bands will come to Friends University to celebrate and participate in the 23rd annual Jazz Festival February 20-21, 2016.

The festival runs February 19-20 and all daytime activates are free and open to the public. Visit www.friends.edu/jazzfestival for a detailed schedule. Students will to work with renowned jazz guest artists to improve their musical skills.

Two evenings of concerts will cap off the festival, with performances by the The University of North Texas Vocal Jazz Ensemble on February 19 at 7:30 p.m. and the Edmond Jazz Orchestra on February 20 at 7:30 p.m. both in the Riney Fine Arts Center’s Sebits Auditorium.

Tickets are $9 for adults, $6 for seniors and $6 for students. All tickets can be purchased online at friends.edu/finearts or by calling the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677.

For more information on this event or other Fine Arts events, please contact the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677 or finearts@friends.edu.