Featuring internationally acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and educator Sean Jones + seven celebrated jazz musicians from Western Michigan University. Celebrate the best and brightest in jazz, support the WMU College of Fine Arts, and kick off the 43rd Annual Western Invitational Festival in style.
The Western Invitational Jazz Festival is a high school jazz festival that welcomes both big bands and combos. Student groups gain valuable performance experience as they are adjudicated by our WMU jazz faculty in an encouraging and inspiring atmosphere.