All April 17 2026 Registered Competitive & Non Competitive Instrumental & Vocal Divisions will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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★ Each registered student and director will receive a free group picture.
 

★ Each registered student and director will receive a $10 credit toward the 2027 NJF tee-shirt.

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★ 2027 Instrumental & Vocal Clinics are now 55 minutes and include a Sight Reading Seminar with your NJF clinician.

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★ New Pre-Festival Programs with an educational & NJF preparation focus are available for 2027!

   

★ New “Jazz Masters" Division for eligible HS Large Ensembles

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★  “Master Class Performer”: Got a star student? Let them perform as part of the new live “NJF Master Class” session with one of our elite Jazz Artists on April 17th! It’s more than a brief private lesson. What better venue than the NJF  for your emerging “stars” to perform  surrounded by student musicians that show a desire to be the best.
Open to any NJF participant recommended by their school director.

Each participant receives one on one help from a world class artist, a 2027 Festival shirt and a pair of NJF sun glasses! 

Registration Fee - $75.00/Student

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★ Community Bands of any size are now welcome to participate in our non-compete division!
 

★ Popular “History of Jazz” Seminar continues!

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If your group is unavailable on Saturday April 18 contact wilbur@nationaljazzfestival.org to participate in our many April 15-17 pre-festival options.