Clark Terry - Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival
Celebrate the performance and play your heart out.
Dr. Felipe Brito, Festival Director
26th Annual Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival 2026
- Feb. 19-20, 2027
Evening Gala Concert
Featuring Jared Schonig and the Southeast Missouri State University Jazz Ensembles
Friday, February 19, 2027
7:30 p.m.
Bedell Performance Hall
River Campus
Tickets: $15
We can't wait to hear and meet you at this year's festival!
Student groups begin at 8 a.m.
Application for Middle and High School Bands
Entry Fee
$185 for each participating band.
Includes:
- Performance Recording
- Adjudication
- Improvisation clinics
Featured Artist
Jared Schonig
Award-winning drummer, composer & bandleader Jared Schonig is the drummer of the New York Broadway show Just in Time and The 8-Bit Big Band.
He has toured and recorded with a long list of renowned artists, including Nicholas Payton, Chris Potter, Dr. Lonnie Smith, John Patitucci, Dave Grusin, and many celebrated vocalists such as Kurt Elling, Cynthia Erivo, and Kristen Chenoweth. His credits include multiple Grammy-winning records, Tony Award musicals, and Emmy-winning TV performances.
He co-led The Wee Trio, which released five acclaimed albums over eight years, and released two solo albums of original music in 2021. His groups have performed at major venues and festivals worldwide, from Carnegie Hall to Zimbabwe. On Broadway, he has originated seven drum books and held the drum chair for The Color Purple and Moulin Rouge! The Musical. He is also an in-demand studio and commercial session player.
Jazz Festival Registration
If you would like your band to perform during the Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival, registration is required and there is a fee of $185 for the first band or combo.
Contact Us
Phone
Location
Mailing Address
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701