BC Jazz Band Festival (Feb. 3 & 4)

The 25th annual Jazz Band Festival will take place on Feb. 3 and 4 with guest artist, saxophonist Erena Terakubo.

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BC’s Jazz Band, directed by Jim Sisko, will host the 25th annual Bellevue College Jazz Band Festival. There will be 40 Middle School, High School, and College Jazz Bands and Combos participating over two days.

Schedule

Friday, February 3, will be an all-day event for Middle Schools from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday will come to an end presenting the top three schools with special recognition in addition to a special presentation of 8 individual awards.

Saturday, February 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the High schools will compete. At 5 p.m. the top three schools will be selected for the evening concert. The evening concert will start at 8 p.m. with the top three high schools performing followed by a performance by BC Jazz Band with guest artist Erena Terakubo.

Guest artist saxophonist Erena Terakubo will be performing at a clinic on Friday & Saturday during the lunch hour; as well as, performing with the BC Jazz Band in the Saturday evening concert.

Ticket to the Evening Concert (Saturday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m., Carlson Theatre) can be purchased online.

More information about the festival can be found on the Music department website.

Last Updated January 30, 2023