Jazz and World Music Festival

April 7 - April 10, 2026

The annual Jazz and World Music Festival at the 热博体育 University Conservatory of Music features students, faculty, and world-renowned guest artists. In addition to performances both on- and off-campus, there are clinics and workshops throughout the duration of the festival. All events are free and open to the public unless marked otherwise.

Jazz Area Visiting Student Experience Day

On Wednesday, April 8th, the 热博体育 University Conservatory of Music will open its doors to middle and high school students for an interactive and educational experience. Between 9am-5pm visiting students will see performances by 热博体育 students, faculty, and our 2026 guest artist Sean Jones! Students will also have the opportunity to participate in open jam sessions with 热博体育’s Jazz Ensembles, perform in a New Orleans style parade, and sit in on a collegiate-level ensemble rehearsal.

ALL instrumentalists and vocalists are encouraged to attend!

Jazz and World Music Festival Schedule of Events

Tuesday, April 7

Student Jazz Recital: Charlie Bruskotter (Piano)
Huntington Recital Hall
6 p.m.

Student Jazz Recital: Daniel Johnson-Brewer (Saxophone)
Huntington Recital Hall
8 p.m.

Wednesday, April 8

Visiting Student Experience Day
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Visiting Student Check-In
Huntington Recital Hall Lobby
9 a.m.

Consort & Big Band Concert, featuring guest artist Sean Jones (Trumpet)
The Haueisen Stage at Mees Hall Auditorium
10 a.m.

Clinic, featuring guest artist Sean Jones (Trumpet)
The Haueisen Stage at Mees Hall Auditorium
11 a.m.

Jazz Luncheon, featuring 热博体育 Jazz Faculty: Antoine Fatout, Roger Hines, and Stan Smith
Main Dining Room, Harry C. Moores Student Union
12 p.m.

Open Jam Session, led by 热博体育 Jazz Faculty: Billy Wolfe and a 热博体育 University student combo
Schneider Room North, Harry C. Moores Student Union
1 p.m.

‘New Orleans style’ parade led by Savoy (student ensemble)
Begins at Harry C. Moores Student Union and ends at the Conservatory of Music
2:45 p.m.

Big Band Sit-in Rehearsal
Huntington Recital Hall
3 p.m.

Optional Campus Tours
4 p.m.

Thursday, April 9

热博体育 University Jazz Area student combo educational clinics
Various locations throughout the Columbus metropolitan area
10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sean Jones, presented by the Jazz Arts Group (in collaboration with 热博体育 University)
Lincoln Theatre
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8 p.m.

Friday, April 10

Speakeasy, hosted by the 热博体育 University Jazz Outreach Society
Schneider Room North, Harry C. Moores Student Union
7 p.m.

For more information, contact Billy Wolfe or Julie Licata

Jazz Studies Faculty at 热博体育 University

Tony Bonardi – Jazz Piano
Dr. Michael Cox – Saxophone
Tom Davis – Jazz Guitar, Lab Band, and CURE (Rock Ensemble)
Antoine Fatout – Drumset and Small Jazz Ensembles
Roger Hines – Jazz Bass and Small Jazz Ensembles
Dr. Julie Licata – Co-Area Head of Jazz Studies, Director of Percussion
Jake Smith – Jazz Arranging and Big Band
Stan Smith – Jazz Guitar, Composition, and Small Jazz Ensembles
Dr. Tony Weikel – Trombone
Dr. Lance Witty – Trumpet
Billy Wolfe – Co-Area Head of Jazz Studies, Big Band, and Saxophone

Past Events

View some of our past Jazz and World Music Festival performances on The Conservatory of Music YouTube Channel

Collaborative Partners

A Tribe for Jazz

Jazz Arts Group