Individual Competitions
All-Star and Composition Competitions for High School Students To foster and encourage the study of composition and the ideals of small group performance, the RJF established the following categories in 2005:

Travel and Accommodations — Book your rooms early!
For travel assistance, call Educational Discovery Tours, 1-800-544-4723. For information on special room rates for Reno Jazz Festival participants, call (distances are approximate):

For more information, call the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority at 1-800-FOR-RENO or visit www.VisitRenoTahoe.com to order a free visitor's guide.

Festival Map
Download 2008 Festival Map here.

Registration Form
Download the 2008 Reno Jazz Festival Registration Form here (Adobe PDF file. You may fill in all information on your computer and print).

Clinics
Festival, Friday or Saturday Passes required. The Reno Jazz Festival has expanded its commitment to providing educational opportunities during the festival. Clinics will cover topics including instrumental and vocal performance, jazz arranging and improvisation.

Competition Eligibility
Any group wishing to participate in the competition portion of the festival must consist entirely of students enrolled in ONE school. College and university students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits to be considered eligible (an exception is granted in the “community” category where all members need only be enrolled in the group course). ANY group may choose to perform non-competitively, but the festival staff must be notified. Non-competitive groups will receive judges’ comments, but will not be eligible for awards.

Festival Categories, Schedules and Procedures
Download complete festival rules, procedures and general information here (PDF).

As part of the festival’s commitment to the advancement of jazz education, EVERY group will receive a feedback clinic following its performance. (All times include setup and tear down.)

Group Photos
The Reno Jazz Festival has made arrangements for Tri-Star Event Photo to photograph your Jazz Band/Choir at the festival.

Contact Us . . .

2008 Reno Jazz Festival
University of Nevada, Reno
Extended Studies/048
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-4046
email: jazz@unr.edu

 

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Festival Info

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Guest Artists and Concerts

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