Brandon University Jazz Festival Schedule
The B.U. Jazz Festival is a 3-day event. Please select a day below to see the schedules of the bands and ensembles on that day.
FREE CONCERTS & WORKSHOPS
THURSDAY 1:00 PM | FREE CONCERT
RD BELL – Gregory Groover Jr. & BU Jazz Faculty
THURSDAY 2:00 PM | WORKSHOP
RD BELL – Vocal Play w/ Cynthia Peyson Wahl
Vocal Play is an interactive workshop that invites participants to explore their voices through curiosity, movement, and imagination. Using a play-based approach, singers engage in games and guided activities that encourage risk-taking and creative freedom without the pressure of performance.
THURSDAY 2:00 PM | WORKSHOP
2-02 – Women In Jazz w/ Kathie Van Lare
Come and learn about some incredible female musicians and composers of the past and the present.
THURSDAY 3:00 PM | FREE CONCERT
RD BELL – Luis Deniz Jazz Ensemble
FRIDAY 10:00 AM | FREE CONCERT
RD Bell – Free Range Benny & the Jet Queens
FRIDAY 11:00 AM | WORKSHOP
RD BELL -T with the Queen: A Chat with Queen Cora w/ Queen Cora Coleman, facilitated by William Earvin
This interactive and inspiring session invites students and directors alike into a dynamic conversation with world-renowned drummer, artistic leader, and educator – Queen Cora Coleman. Valuable for students and directors alike, The session blends performance wisdom, career advice, and real-world application, creating an engaging space where students can ask questions, reflect, and connect musical excellence with personal excellence.
FRIDAY 11:00 AM | WORKSHOP
2-02 – Finding Your Voice in Jazz w/ Joanna Majoko
An interactive vocal workshop helping young singers explore creativity, confidence, and self-expression in jazz.
FRIDAY 12:00 PM | FREE CONCERT
LORNE WATSON RECITAL HALL – EKLEKTIKOS
FRIDAY 1:00 PM
INSTRUMENT MASTERCLASSES
Rhythm Section – EVANS w/ BU Jazz Faculty
Saxophone – LWRH w/ Shirantha Beddage
Trumpet – KINSMEN w/ Dean McNeill
Trombone – RD Bell w/ Kelsley Grant
Voice – WMCA w/ Alex Samaras
FRIDAY 2:00 PM | FREE CONCERT
RD BELL- The Moody Q
SATURDAY 10:00 AM | FREE CONCERT
RD BELL – Call HR w/ special guest Aren’s Mom
SATURDAY 11:00 AM | WORKSHOP
RD BELL – Greg Gatien
SATURDAY 12:00 PM | FREE CONCERT
LWRH – EKLEKTIKOS
Don’t see your School or Ensemble on the list?
Contact jazzfest@brandonu.ca for any inquiries.