Urbana Jazz Update
Information for both UMS and UHS Jazz Bands. Please read.
Announcement for Urbana High School Jazz Band Students Only
Upcoming Jazz Events
- Friday, April 3rd - UHS JAZZ ONLY - Edison's Java n' Jazz at Parkland
- Saturday, April 4th- Both jazz groups - Danville Jazz Festival - see information below.
- Friday, April 17th or Saturday, April 18th - Central Jazz Festival - UHS will not perform on Saturday because of prom. UMS will perform on either Friday or Saturday. As soon as I have a schedule, I will send it out. I am aware of the Broadway on Vine performance for UMS on Saturday. These events will not conflict.
- Friday, April 24th- Urbana Jazz Cafe - 7:00 pm in the UHS Commons - Final jazz performance of the year!
Jazz Events and Coronavirus
In the meantime, we did talk this morning in UMS Jazz rehearsal about making sure that students are practicing their jazz music so that we are prepared for any performances we have, regardless of whether any school cancellations happen. Please encourage your students to practice and stay healthy.
Danville Jazz Festival
Admission
- Free for performers
- Free for kids 5 and under
- $3 for students K-12
- $5 for Adults
Food Available in Cafeteria
There will be food available for purchase in the cafeteria on the first floor of Danville High School. They will have pizza, hotdogs, pop, and other snack type items. Please plan to bring money for lunch/dinner/snacks or bring your own food.
Parking/Entrance
Danville High School is located at 202 E. Fairchild in Danville. There will be gravel lots across from the high school for parking. Please enter at the circle drive to pay admission. All performances will take place in the Dick Van Dyke Auditorium.
Leaving Early
If any student can not stay for the whole trip, they are welcome to be taken by a parent or guardian after our performance as long as they check out with Ms. Peterik. If it is going to be anyone besides a parent or guardian checking the student out, Ms. Peterik needs an email or written note from the parent/guardian at least 2 days ahead of time.
Urbana Jazz Bands
Thanks and have a great break!
Ms. Peterik
Email: speterik@usd116.org