Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend Schedule

The Fred Sturm Jazz Celebration Weekend is a festival that is both a workshop for jazz students from local high schools, and a community performing arts event showcasing world-class jazz musicians.

Below is a schedule of the weekend’s events. The events are subject to change. Please check prior to Jazz Weekend for any changes that may have occurred. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Christie Dashiell Quartet

7:30 p.m. – Lawrence Memorial Chapel (tickets required)

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Below is an example of the daytime schedule from Jazz Weekend 2025. The schedule for 2026 will be updated in October.

Morning – instrumental clinics

Big bands with Paul Dietrich – Harper Hall
Big bands with Tim Albright & Matt Turner – Shattuck 163
Big bands with Patty Darling & Mark Urness – Shattuck 156
Combos with José Encarnación & Bill Carrothers – Shattuck 46

Morning – Lawrence University Jazz Combos performances – Cloak Theatre (free admission)

10:00-10:30 a.m. Mary Lou Combo
10:30-11:00 a.m. Melba Combo

11:15 a.m. – Lawrence University jazz faculty concert/clinic – Stansbury Theatre

12:00 p.m. – Lunch

1:30 p.m. – Lawrence University Jazz Band & Jazz Ensemble concert – Memorial Chapel (free admission)

Afternoon – instrumental clinics

Big bands with Paul Dietrich – Harper Hall
Big bands with Tim Albright & Matt Turner – Shattuck 163
Big bands with Patty Darling & Mark Urness – Shattuck 156
Combos with José Encarnación & Bill Carrothers – Shattuck 46

Afternoon – Lawrence University Jazz Combos performances – Cloak Theatre (free admission)

2:30-3:00 p.m. Elvin Combo
3:00-3:30 p.m. Thelonious Combo
3:30-4:00 p.m. Miles Combo

Billy Childs Jazz Chamber Ensemble

7:30 p.m. – Lawrence Memorial Chapel (tickets required)

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