The annual Jazz and World Music Festival in the Conservatory of Music features students, faculty, and world-renowned guest artists. In addition to performances both on- and off-campus, there are clinics and workshops throughout the duration of the festival. All events are free and open to the public unless marked otherwise.

Schedule Of Events

March 31, 2025

6 p.m : Student Jazz Recital: Charlie Bruskotter - Piano - Huntington Recital Hall

8 p.m :Student Jazz Recital: Daniel Johnson-Brewer -Saxophone - Huntington Recital Hall

April 1, 2025

8 p.m : Faculty Recital: Roger Hines - Bass - Huntington Recital Hall

April 2, 2025

8 p.m : Guest Artist Performance: David Bixler Quartet Performing with the Capital Lab Band and Big Band - Huntington Recital Hall

April 3, 2025

10 a.m : Masterclass: David Bixler - Huntington Recital Hall

8 p.m : Faculty Jazz Ensemble: Spectrum - Huntington Recital Hall

April 4, 2025

9 a.m : Visiting Student Check-In - Huntington Recital Hall Lobby

10 a.m : Consort & Big Band Concert, featuring Capital Jazz Faculty: Dr. Michael Cox (Saxophone) Featuring Dr. Michael Cox (Saxophone) The Haueisen Stage at Mees Hall Auditorium

11 a.m : Jazz Luncheon, featuring Capital Jazz Faculty: Antoine Fatout, Roger Hines, and Stan Smith - Main Dining Room, Harry C. Moores Student Union

12 - 1:30 p.m : Open Jam Session, led by Capital Jazz Faculty: Roger Hines and Vanguard (student ensemble) One Main Cafe, Harry C. Moores Student Union

1:30 - 2 p.m : New Orleans style parade led by Savoy (student ensemble) Begins at Harry C. Moores Student Union and ends at the Conservatory of Music

2 p.m : Big Band Sit-in Rehearsal - Huntington Recital Hall

3:15 - 4 p.m : Jazz Workshops

4 p.m : Optional Campus Tours

Date : March 31 - April 4, 2025

Cost : Free

Location :

Capital University,

1 College and Main

Columbus, OH 43209

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