Jazz Choir Festival

Greater St. Louis Jazz and A Cappella Choir Festival 2026

Thursday, April 16

About

High School Jazz and A Cappella Choirs are warmly invited to take part in the first annual GSTL Jazz & A Cappella Choir Festival, hosted by UMSL Music. This festival invites jazz and a cappella choirs to perform on the beautiful Anheuser-Busch Stage in the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Each ensemble receives an on-stage clinic immediately following your performance, by one of our acclaimed judges, as well as positive and constructive feedback in written comments.

Format

  • 15 Minute performance
  • 10 minute clinic on stage

Cost

  • $250 for first ensemble,
  • $150 for additional ensemble(s) or If your school also registered for the GSTL Jazz Festival on 4/17 or Concert Band/Orchestra Festival on 4/18.
  • $75 if you wish to use our rhythm section (piano, bass, drum set). Please note that we will need music from you by 3/16 in this case. [These rhythm section instruments will be available free of charge if you wish to use your own players.]

Registration

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Email Questions/Comments to Jim Henry at jameshenry@umsl.edu.