4:00pm until 8:00pm
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The Details:
The 36th Annual Jazz Festival at West Chester University's Wells School of Music is scheduled for March 18-21, 2026, with all concerts being free and open to the public. The festival will feature various school ensembles, faculty, and guest artists, celebrating improvisatory music across multiple performances. Key events include a student showcase and a WCU Faculty Jazz Concert on March 18th. March 19th will feature violinist Diane Monroe and the Harrisburg Jazz Collective. The Criterions Jazz Ensemble will play a centerpiece concert on March 20th, joined by acclaimed vocalist Joanna Pascale and trumpeter John Swana. The festival concludes on March 21st with a High School Jazz Festival in partnership with Cavalcade of Bands, offering performances, clinics, and masterclasses.