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HONORS JAZZ

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The UNCG Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program presents the 21st Annual Honors High School Jazz Band, November 18-19, 2023.

The two-day event consists of big band rehearsals, clinics, and improvisation master classes, and concludes with a performance by the Honors Band, renowned trumpeter Marcus Printup and UNCG Jazz Ensemble I directed by Thomas Heflin.
Marcus Printup Trumpet
High school aged North Carolina residents of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Hotel information and a detailed schedule of events will be provided once students receive notification that they have been selected. Thanks to our generous sponsors, there is no fee to apply or to participate. Saturday/Sunday lunch and Saturday dinner will be provided in our award winning dining hall. A separate letter of recommendation from a teacher is encouraged, but not required. Those can be sent directly to Chad Eby at [email protected].


To apply, students must submit an online application. The application is at the bottom of this page.
Application deadline is Friday, October 27, 2023. Notification will be made via email by Friday, November 3, 2023.

Download the MP3 of the F Blues changes.

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