High School Jazz Festival

Berklee's High School Jazz Festival, March 5

By Nick Balkin - Feb 11, 2011

This festival will showcase over 3,000 students from across the country competing for $175,000 in scholarships to Berklee summer programs. More

Berklee and JEN name Jazz Educator of the Year

By Rob Hayes - Dec 16, 2010

The John LaPorta Award goes to Utah music educator Caleb Chapman. More

High School Jazz Festival 2010 Winners

By Jennifer DeCicco - Mar 22, 2010

Fifty ensembles and 48 individual musicians win awards at Berklee's annual competition of high school jazz bands. More

Preparing for the High School Jazz Festival

By Brenda Pike - Mar 04, 2010

The band director for a successful high school jazz band shares his preparations for the festival, and what his students take away from the experience. More

High School Jazz Festival, March 13

By Nick Balkin - Feb 19, 2010

The free competition will feature more than 200 bands, as well as clinics by Delfeayo Marsalis, Peter Erskine, and more. More

VIDEO: Presidential Scholar John Orr

The bassist talked about his experience auditioning for Berklee. More

Berklee's 41st Annual High School Jazz Festival

High School students get the chance to show off their jazz skills at Berklee's annual festival. More

VIDEO: Marsalis Brothers Play Berklee's High School Jazz Fest

Drummer Jason and trombonist Delfeayo '89 shared their wisdom and experience. More

VIDEO: The City Music All-Stars

Promising musicians from Berklee's youth outreach initiative performed at the college's High School Jazz Festival. More

VIDEO: The Buzz at Berklee's Annual High School Jazz Festival

For the 41st year, Berklee brought together aspiring young jazz musicians to learn and compete. More

VIDEO: High School Bandleaders at Berklee

On January 31, 2009, 3,000 students converged on the college, accompanied by upbeat band directors. More