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Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Ayano Kataoka
Old Chapel
4:00 pm
Three-part lecture with percussionist and marimbist Ayano Kataoka, with emphasis on the marimba, Japanese culture, and the influence of Keiko Abe. To illustrate the performance of music, each section will showcase the works of Keiko Abe, Stuart Saunders Smith, and Iannis Xenakis.

Guest Artist Concert: Joel Burcham, tenor with Jamie-Rose Guarrine, soprano
Bezanson Recital Hall
7:30 pm
Free and open to the public.

Guest Artist Concert: Elizabeth Morgan, piano
Bezanson Recital Hall
7:30 pm
Free and open to the public.


Guest Artist Concert: Da Capo Chamber Players
Bezanson Recital Hall
7:30 pm
Free and open to the public.

Guest Artist Concert: Gabe Rice, bass trombone
Bezanson Recital Hall
7:30 pm
Free & open to the public.

26th Annual High School Jazz Festival
Bezanson Recital Hall, Free
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
A day of clinics and performances by regional high school instrumental and vocal jazz ensembles.
To register your ensemble, please fill out and email this form to umassjazzfest@gmail.com