Spring Music Festival - April 16-18, 2026

UMSL Music is pleased to announce three days of adjudications for high school jazz choirs, jazz bands, orchestras, and concert bands!  Participating schools will have the experience of performing on a professional stage at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, where they will be adjudicated by a panel of experts, and an on-stage clinic with one of our acclaimed judges.  

Thursday, April 16 - Jazz & A Cappella Choirs
Friday, April 17 - Jazz Bands
Saturday, April 18 - Concert Bands/Orchestras

Questions? Contact 

Jim Henry (choir)
henryjam@umsl.edu

David Wacyk (band/orchestra)
wacykd@umsl.edu 

Matthew Henry (jazz band)
henryma@umsl.edu  

Jazz & A Cappella Choir Festival


Thursday, April 16
Adjudication for jazz and a cappella choirs

Registration is open

Jazz Choir Festival Information

Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival


Friday, April 17
Adjudication for jazz bands

Registration is full

Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival Information

Concert Band and Orchestra Festival


Saturday, April 18
Adjudication for concert bands & orchestras

Registration is open

Band and Orchestra Festival Information