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44th Annual UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival at Dennison Theatre

44th Annual UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival at 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15, 2024 at the UM Dennison Theater in Missoula, Montana
The 44th Annual UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival with 7:30 pm showcase performances on Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15 at the UM Dennison Theatre

March 14 @ 7:30 pm 9:30 pm

The University of Montana College of Arts and Media, in conjunction with the School of Music, is proud to announce the 2024 edition of the UM Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival which will occur on March 14-15, 2024. The emphasis of this instrumental jazz festival is on education, improvisation, and the jazz language.

The 2024 Festival Artists will include the talents of Mark Taylor (saxophone), Zach Paris (drum set), Dawn Clement (piano), Molly Redfield (bass), and Vern Sielert (trumpet).

On both evenings, experience a spectacular musical event with the High School Best Section Big Band and outstanding soloists from the daytime events along with more musical artistry.

The fun and learning continue throughout each day with clinics, ensemble critiques, workshops, open rehearsals, and master classes with guest artists, local musicians, and faculty from the University of Montana.

The UM Buddy DeFranco Festival promises to be an exciting opportunity to learn more about the language of jazz and a great weekend of music and jazz education.

$28 per Ticket / $17 Seniors 60+ (+ applicable fees)
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, Montana 59812 United States
406-531-2746
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