Honors Jazz

The UNCG Miles Davis Jazz Studies Program presents the 26th Annual Honors High School Jazz Band, November 22–23, 2025, featuring Christian Sands.

The two-day event consists of big band rehearsals, clinics, and improvisation master classes, and concludes with a performance by the Honors Band, renowned pianist Christian Sands, and the UNCG Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Thomas Heflin.

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 participate. Lunch will be provided on both Saturday and Sunday in our award-winning dining hall.Students must be available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23.

A separate letter of recommendation from a teacher is encouraged but not required. These may be sent directly to Chad Eby at: ceeby@uncg.edu.

Apply

To apply, students must submit an online application. The application is at the bottom of this page.
The application deadline is Friday, October 31. Notification will be made via email.

Download the MP3 of the F Blues changes.