Northern Illinois University
College of Visual and Performing Arts
Office of External Programs

March 19, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 9 pm.

Jazz Combo Day is for individual high school jazz players. It gives you the opportunity to play with the area's best high school musicians and to meet accomplished NIU faculty members and guest artists. The event takes place in the Music Building.

You must audition or be invited in order to attend. If accepted, you will participate in one of several combos at the event. The day includes a dinner, followed by performances by the student combos. The event ends with a concert by NIU faculty members.

Auditions and Registration

The audition deadline is February 28, 2024.

Accepted Participants

The registration deadline is March 6, 2024.

Registration opening soon.

Cancellations

If you cancel five or more business days before the event, you may request a refund from Kristin Sherman at ksherman2@niu.edu or 815-753-1450. No refunds will be made after this time unless NIU cancels the event.

Event Schedule (PDF)

Staff

Students work with several NIU faculty members, including:

• Reggie Thomas (coordinator of jazz studies, piano)
• Geof Bradfield (saxophone)
• Bobby Broom (guitar)
• Tom Garling (trombone)
• Marlene Rosenberg (bass)
• Rodrigo Villanueva (drumset)
• Pharez Whitted (trumpet)