The JENerations Jazz Festival runs concurrently with the Annual JEN Conference. Our pilot program began in 2012 and with each passing year we have added space for MORE ensembles to participate, with a total of 3 venues. More than 800 elementary, middle, junior high, high school, community and college musicians of all ages participate in this exciting weekend of jazz each year!
We invite YOU to add your ensemble name to this ever-growing list! Join us in this enriching event where world-class education is delivered in a totally non-competitive, nurturing environment to your students!
MARCH 25
JEN Chapters
(Collegiate, School, & Community)
APRIL 1
Full Individual Members
First come – First served
(Until all available slots are filled.)
In addition to having access to all the incredible clinics and concerts associated with the JEN Conference, JENerations Jazz Festival participating combos, big bands, and vocal jazz ensembles will perform for thirty minutes and immediately following the performance, receive a 30-minute clinic session with world-class clinicians featuring many of today’s biggest names in jazz! The clinician roster since inception has included the following individuals among many others:
Ruben Alvarez • Jay Ashby • Steve Bailey • Jennifer Barnes • Wayne Bergeron • Don Braden • Ndugu Chancler • Caleb Chapman • John Clayton • Jeff Coffin • John Fedchock • Lou Fischer • Gordon Goodwin • Dan Haerle • Steve Houghton • Christian Howes • Javon Jackson • Dave Liebman • Connaitre Miller • Bob Mintzer • Michael Mossman • Kevin Nash • Kim Nazarian • Bobby Shew • Bob Sinicrope • Ray Smith • Ed Soph • Michelle Weir • Jim Widner • Matt Wilson • Greg Yasinitsky • Victor Wooten • and many more
This is an incredible opportunity for schools throughout the world to celebrate America’s true art form, rub shoulders with today’s hottest jazz talent in attendance at the conference, and have an educational experience they will never forget.
Space is extremely limited, so reserve your spot today!
If you are a Large Group planning to arrive to the hotel together, PLEASE complete the Large Group Arrival Form online which alerts the hotel to staffing needs the date of your arrival and the date of your departure.
Large Group Arrival/Departure Form
Question: Where do I find housing information online?
Answer: Official Conference Housing online
Question: My group is traveling by bus. Where can we park?
Answer: Click here to view more details.
Question: We are traveling by air. How do we get from the airport to the hotel?
Updated as more information becomes available. JEN attendee discounts are being negotiated and will be posted ASAP.
Bus parking – Available Soon
My school ensemble is participating in the JENerations Jazz Festival. What backline will be provided?
Answer: Each of the 3 JENerations Venues will have full backline provided which includes:
It’s late in the Fall and I just learned of a conflict with my scheduled performance time! Can I change it?
Answer: Should you request a different time after you were notified of your scheduling, we will attempt to accommodate your request, but may find it necessary to replace your performance due to the difficulty related to making changes at late dates in the scheduling process. Email office@wordpress-573658-1853764.cloudwaysapps.com with your request.
Will we have a warm-up room or Green Room to use prior to our performance?
Answer: You will be able to unpack your horns in a Green room in very close proximity to your JJF Performance/Clinic venue one hour prior to and immediately following your performance. You will also be able to leave your cases in that green room during your performance.
NOTE: You may not play or warm-up in these rooms. You will be escorted to your performance/clinic venue by a JEN Representative 15-20 minutes PRIOR to your scheduled time slot.
Does JEN provide storage space for our horns and gear when we are not performing over the weekend?
Answer: JEN does not provide storage space for equipment on site. For that reason we provide Full Backline in all venues. Please refer to the BACKLINE heading for items provided in order to determine what you need to bring.
I am in need of an hour or two to rehearse my ensemble when we arrive. Who do I speak with to arrange this?
Answer: JEN produces 65+ concerts, 65+ clinics, and 54 participant performance/clinics in the JJF during the annual conference, in addition to hosting upwards of 20 committee meetings, research and music business presentations. JEN is rarely able to provide rehearsal space for anyone, as all spaces are being used throughout the day and are often not available due to contractual obligation with the hotel. On rare occasion and subject to change in each location of the conference, meeting space or rehearsal space may become available, and is offered strictly on a first-come first-served basis for a small fee. Refer to the online form related to Conference Space Rental (generally Available after September 1st). Your best bet for rehearsal space is to seek help from one of the local schools in the region.
When I arrive to the conference site, where do I pick up my badge?
Answer: In order to move the lines faster, there are various lines at the Registration Counter. Please read this information in its entirety to find out where you should pick up your badge:
How many Registration Credentials will we receive?
Answer: Ensembles will receive one (1) Registration Badge valid for the entire conference for each member of the ensemble AND the director. In addition, you will receive an allotment for chaperone/management credentials (1 additional badge per every 5 student participants in your ensemble(s) as detailed above. Additional badges for chaperones or additional directors above your allotment will be billed at $50 per chaperone.
My ensemble is scheduled to participate in the JENerations Jazz Festival. How do we receive our badges? Can you tell me when and how to send in the ensemble member information in order to register all of the members of my group, to be certain we have Registration Badges when we arrive at the conference site??
Answer: The window to submit this information online will be as follows:
Anyone attending the conference is required to have a registration badge to move freely about the conference.
As an ensemble director, how many chaperone/management badges are we allowed to have?
Answer: Ensemble Directors are allowed to request one (1) additional chaperone badge for every 5 members in your ensemble, and yes, do count yourself in the ensemble total, rounding off to the nearest multiplier of five (5), to arrive at the total allotment for chaperones. For example, if you have an eighteen (18) piece big band + yourself, you will be allowed to request four (4) additional credentials beyond the members of your ensemble, as the nearest multiplier of five (5) is twenty (20). If you have a sixteen (16) piece ensemble + yourself, you will be allowed three (3) additional badges as the closest multiplier of five (5) is fifteen (15).
What if I need more badges than the allotment for additional chaperones/management/director?
Answer: Additional Chaperone/Management/Director Badges can be purchased by the leader or director of an ensemble for a nominal fee of $50, which grants the individual open access the entire conference, without purchasing membership. The ability to register additional chaperones/management is a privilege offered to you as a result of your ensemble being accepted to perform. The intent is to assist in allowing family members and supporters of your program to attend the conference to enjoy your performance at a reasonable rate. You will be billed after submitting your registration information for any chaperones beyond the established allotment.
Can I register additional chaperones/management/director personnel after the November 21st deadline for your group badge registration?
Answer: Additional Chaperone/Mgmt Badges will be sold until December 10th. After that time, people will need to stand in line at Registration. Plan ahead to avoid long lines in January!
I have family members that do not intend to attend the entire conference but do want to attend our concert. Can they do that?
Answer: Family members can purchase a Single Day Event Ticket for $20 (Children under 13 admitted free) to attend a specific daytime performance. Tickets are not sold for the Evening Performances in this manner. An Evening Concert Ticket-$60 must be purchased to attend any evening concert if an individual elects to purchase a ticket rather than a badge for the day or entire conference.
I need a Bass for my performance. Will JEN supply that for me?
Answer: JEN does not provide basses at the conference. However, we attempt to find local resources where you can rent a bass for your performance at the conference. We recommend you reserve a bass earlier than the week of the conference to ensure availability. Rental negotiations are your responsibility and obligation. JEN provides no liability in this regard. Information will be published as it becomes available.
After completing and clicking to SUBMIT the JENerations Jazz Festival Application Form, you will receive a Confirmation Screen.
Participation includes a badge to attend the entire conference for each participating ensemble member AND the Director(s). In addition, you will receive one chaperone badge allotment per every five student participants in your ensemble(s). If you desire additional chaperone badges beyond the allotment, you will be able to purchase them for an additional fee of $50 each, also valid for the entire conference. There are two types of ‘participation’ fees to participate in the JENerations Jazz Festival component of the conference as detailed below.
ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION FEE (due upon completing the online application process)
Anyone attending the conference is required to have a registration badge to move freely about the conference.
APPLICATION TYPES may include any style of music, including:
Jazz Education Network
1440 W. Taylor St #1135
Chicago IL 60607
Completing the JENerations Jazz Festival Application Form is a requirement in order to be accepted to participate in the JENerations Jazz Festival at the Annual JEN Conference. Please be advised materials will not be accepted in any other form and/or after the deadline has passed.
All information requested must be included at the time of your application submission in order for the application to be processed within the JEN system.
March 25th: Applications open for JEN Chapters only
April 1st: Applications open for all JEN Individual Members
September 1: Watch your inbox for an email to register requesting the director to register all ensemble members, director, and allotted chaperones for conference badges.
November 21st: Deadline to register all ensemble participants.
Anyone attending the conference is required to have a registration badge to move freely about the conference.
December 1st: Information related to Conference check in (including the Large Group Arrival/Departure Form) will be sent to you via email and/or posted on this page. Please refer to this page often for updates to most of your questions.
December 10th: Deadline for individual participation fee payment and Large Group Arrival/Departure Form.
JJF Past Participants
Alabama State University
American Music Program
Arlington High School Jazz Band
Atherton HS Jazz Band
Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble I
Bellevue College Vocal Jazz Ensemble ‘Celebration’
Bemidji State University’s Blue Ice
Big D Jazz Ensemble I
Blackhawk Middle School Jazz Ensemble
Booker T. Washington HSPVA Jazz Singers
Bowling Green State University (OH) Jazz Singers
Brookhaven College Jazz Harp Ensemble
Brown School Jazz Combo
CAFCA Music Ensemble
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse Crescent Super Band
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse Little Big Band
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse Time Check Jazz Orchestra
Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse Ooh La La
Capital University Big Band
Capital University conFUSION BAND
Capital University Jazz Consort
Capital University Jazz Percussion Ensemble
Capital University Savoy Ensemble
Capital University Vanguard Ensemble
Carroll Senior High School Jazz Orchestra
Cedar Hill High School Longhorn Steel Band
Celina High School Jazz Band
Chicago High School for the Arts (Chiarts) Honors Jazz Combo
Conkright Middle School Jazz Band
Crescent Octet
Christopher Newton University Jazz Combo
Dallas Jazz Harp Ensemble
Denton High School Lab Band 1
Denton High School 2
Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Vocal
Dos Pueblos High School Jazz Band 1
Emerging Artists Project
Emory University Saxophone Quartet
Folsom High School Combo
Folsom High School Jazz Band I
Folsom High School Jazz Band II
Folsom High School Jazz Choir I
Friends University Jazz Ensemble I
Friends University Jazz Vocal Ensemble
Georgetown Day High School Jazz and Creative Music Ensemble
Georgetown Day High School Arty Saul & his Orchestra
Georgetown Day High School XD4
Georgetown Day High School Tenleytown Ramblers
Georgia Tech Jazz Ensemble I
Girls Ellington Project
Green Valley HS Jazz I
Green Valley High School Jazz II
Green Valley High School Jazz Combo
Grissom High School ‘A’ Jazz Ensemble
Grissom High School ‘B’ Jazz Ensemble
Harry D. Jacobs High School Superscript 7 Vocal Jazz Ensemble
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Jazz Combo I
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Jazz Combo II
Hillfield Strathalian College Senior Jazz
HKIED Jazz Ensemble
Hoover Jam from Hoover High School
Hot House Screaming Kicks
Humber BSG Trio
Indiana University Jazz Ensemble
Indiana University Vocal Jazz Ensemble I
Jokobissimo
Kansas City Kansas Community College Jazz Combo
Kansas City Kansas Community College Jazz Ensemble
Kansas City Kansas Community College The Standard Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Kirkwood Community College Jazz Transit
Lindenwood University Jazz Band
Lone Peak High School Advanced Big Band
Lone Peak High School Big Band II
Long Beach City College jazz Ensemble
Long Beach City College Lyrical Workers
Los Angeles Harbor College Jazz Combo
Madison Southern High School Jazz Ensemble
Metropolitan Area Youth Jazz Orchestra (MAYJO) Sponsored by the University of Nebraska Omaha
Milton Academy Jazz Combo I
Milton Academy Jazz Combo II
Milton Academy Jazz Combo III
Minnesota State University The Snaps
Missouri Southern State University Jazz Orchestra
Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo
Morehead State University Big Band
Morehead State University Jazz Combo
National Jazz Workshop All-Star Jazz Orchestra
North Carolina Central University VOCAL Jazz Ensemble
NCTC Jazz Orchestra
Northview Titan Strings
Oklahoma Christian University Jazz Ensemble
Oklahoma Christian University Jazz Combo
Oklahoma City Community College Jazz Ensemble
Overland Park Blue Valley Southwest High School Trebleaires
Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra (RYJO) Jazz Combo I
Rock Bridge High School Impressions Combo
Rock Bridge High School Jazz Ensemble
Rock Bridge High School Stolen Moments Combo
Roosevelt High School Vocal Jazz
Roosevelt University Large Jazz Ensemble
Roosevelt University Puentes LatinJazz Ensemble
Salinas High School Vocal Jazz
San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts Ellington Jazz Ensemble
Stetson University Jazz Ensemble
St. Francis Jazz Combo
St. Francis Middle School Jazz Band
Synergy Jazz Youth Combo
Temple High School Blues
Temple High School Highlighters
Texas Christian University Jazz Ensemble
Texas City Jazz Band
The New School Quartet
The New School Improv Ensemble
Tyler Junior College Jazz Ensemble 1
Tyler Junior College Jazz Ensemble 2
Thelma Yellin Big Band
The Urban School of San Francisco
Thurman White Academy Advanced Jazz Blue I
Thurman White Academy Advanced Jazz Blue II
Tonica Ensemble of Guadalajara
University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble
University of Lethbridge Jazz Ensemble
University of Miami FROST Jazz Sextet
University of Missouri Kansas City 11 O’Clock Big Band
University of Missouri Kansas City Concert Jazz Band
University of Nebraska Omaha Boptet
University of Nebraska Omaha Jazz Combo One
University of Nebraska Omaha Jazz Ensemble
University of North Carolina Pembroke Jazz Combo
University of North Florida Studio Ensemble
University of North Georgia Jazz Ensemble
University of North Texas Avenue C
University of North Texas Third Street
University of North Texas West End
University of the Cumberlands Jazz Combo
Waco High School Jazz Ensemble
Wakeland High School Jazz Ensemble 1
Webb City High School Jazz Ensemble
West Ranch High School Studio A Jazz Band
Western Michigan University Desolation Row
Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Batterman Ensemble
Xander Davies Quartet
Materials will not be accepted in any other form and/or after the deadline has passed.
JEN Membership is required to apply.