13th Annual SUU High School Jazz Festival/SUU Evening Concert - Featuring SUU Jazz Ensemble One with Guest Artist Dr. Jed Blodgett!

The 13th Annual Southern Utah University Jazz Festival Proudly Featuring Percussionist, Jed Blodgett!

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Saturday, February 21st 2026

The SUU Jazz Festival will continue its unique format with the intent of assisting high schools to prepare for their region jazz events. Schools will have a full 50 minutes on stage for an adjudicated performance and a comprehensive on-stage clinic with three experts. Outstanding sections from the days event will be awarded at the evening concert. A select group of outstanding soloists will also be invited to perform at the evening concert. All events will take place at the Heritage Center in Cedar City, Utah. Email Adam Lambert with further questions and for preliminary registration. Registration is $120 per band. Payment is available here. 

Tentative Schedule for Jazz Festival

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Morning clinics/sessions
  • 1:00 pm Improvisation clinic
  • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Afternoon clinics/sessions
  • 7:30 pm - Evening concert featuring SUU Jazz Ensemble 1 with Guest Nathan Warner. 

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