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Festivals, Camps and Symposia
Koger Matteson Jazz Festival
The Koger/Matteson Jazz Festival is respected for being a highly educational experience for its participants and the festival presents an opportunity for ensembles to receive valuable feedback in preparation for upcoming Music Performance Assessments.2027 Dates TBA
Ƶ Pre-MPA Workshop
The Ƶ School of Music faculty will host a day for local high school and middle school bands to perform their MPA music in Lazzara Performance Hall, clinics, and a special Ƶ Wind Symphony performance.2027 Dates TBA
Summer Music Camp
Summer music camp for rising 8th graders thru college entrants with instruction by Ƶ Music Faculty. Offering classes in Music Technology, Conducting, Chamber Music, Jazz Combos, Music Theory, Jazz and Symphonic Band, Jazz Improv, Masterclasses and Nightly Concerts.June 13 - 18, 2026
Summer Choral Arts Week
Join us in our intimate and safe creative space to increase your artistry creating music together with like-minded music-makers. Space is limited to 30 student vocal artists (ages 16 and up), 10 conducting fellows, and an infinite number of community vocal artists!July 8 - 11, 2026
Conducting Symposium
Designed for current music educators of all levels and college students alike, symposium features will include conducting/coaching practicum sessions, as well as master classes on score preparation, creating an effective rehearsal environment and wind/percussion pedagogy.September 12 - 13, 2026
Jacksonville Sings Choral Invitational
Middle and High School Honor Chorus invitational choral event.September 24 -26, 2026