The joy of early New Orleans-style jazz is at the heart of this scholastic combo festival, which is dedicated to fostering a better appreciation of this classic American art form.

Each year, scores of young musicians gather at the annual Teagarden Jazz Festival for experiences that take their musical skills to the next level.

Schedule of Events:

08:00 am: Band Performances begin in Capistrano Concert Hall (CCH) and Rm 151
08:45 am: Band Performances begin in Room 143
11:45 am: LUNCH BREAK - PIZZA SERVICE BEGINS in Room 143: pizza meals-beverages $6 (complimentary for band directors and student musicians)
12:30 pm: Band Performances Resume
04:15 pm: Band Performances End
04:15 pm - 4:45 pm: JAZZ WORKSHOP with guest artist Gunhild Carling
04:45 pm - 5-30 pm: ENCORE BAND PERFORMANCES
04:50 pm: Middle School
05:00 pm: High School (Jazz Club- Private)
05:10 pm: High School
05:20 pm: College
05:30 pm - 5:55 pm: AWARDS
06:00 pm: Guest Artist Closing Concert With Festival Clinicians