Join us May, 8 and 9, 2026 for the 4th Annual Leavenworth Jazz Festival!  We are inviting instrumental jazz ensembles and , NEW FOR 2026, vocal jazz ensembles of all abilities to join us for a day of clinics, performances and fun. When not participating in performances or clinics, students and their families can enjoy spectacular hiking, biking and rafting. Plentiful restaurants and lodging make Leavenworth the ideal location for our festival and your enjoyment.

We emphasize student education and student performances. Each student performance receives in-depth critique and guidance by a team of professional musicians and educators. Student perform in a first-class auditorium in-front of a live audience of peers and the public, making each performance as exciting and memorable as possible. We foster the joy of the music, while still offering students incentives to improve their individual and group skills. Mid-day Saturday, our students are treated to a 1 hour Master Class with our special guest and headline performer.

Attendance is $400 per group. Your registration fee covers all clinics, masterclasses and student attendance at the Saturday night headline performance. After you sign-up, we will contact you to help you coordinate payment, travel, housing, food, and scheduling. We have LIMITED space , so sign up soon!

Saturday evening, the students and the general public are invited to our headline performance featuring world class jazz musicians dedicated to the education of the next generation of musicians, educators and advocates. Our goal is to provide each director, each band and each student with the attention necessary for a meaningful educational experience.