April 5th, 2025
The JU Jazz Fest is a relatively laidback affair. More than anything it's an opportunity for us to spend time with each other, chill, enjoy other bands, socialize, and put on a good performance. But there is an emphasis on putting on a good performance. You will find that it will be very important for everyone to be present to help put on a thrilling performance. Also-- College professors are watching! 😉
12:30pm- Call Time
12:45pm- Bus Leaves
Approx 1:45pm- Arrival at Jacksonville University; Watch Bands
Approx 2:30pm- Go to grab equipment
2:45pm- Get Close to Warm Up Area
3:00pm- Official Warm Up Time
3:30pm- Performance Time
4:00pm- Clinic
4:30pm- Late Lunch at On- Campus Chic Fil A 🐔(Bring $$$)
5:00pm- Depart Jacksonville University
Approx 6:30pm- Arrive at BCHS
School | Warm-Up | Performance | Clinic |
West Nassau High School | (on stage) 9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
Freedom Crossing Middle School | 9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
Fleming Island High School II | 10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM |
Douglas Anderson High School of the Arts II | 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM |
11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 PM | |
JU Concert | 12:00 - 1:00 PM | ||
Break | 1:00 - 1:30 PM | ||
Douglas Anderson High School of the Arts I | (on stage) 1:00 PM | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM |
Fleming Island High School I | 1:30 PM | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
Flagler Palm Coast High School | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM |
Ponte Vedra High School | 2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
Bakeer County High School | 3:00 PM | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
Lakewood Ranch High School | 3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Provided Info:
Bus Unload: Different than past years, buses should unload in front of the Linda Berry Stein Building. This is the 3rd building on the left after entering campus at the main gate (Merrill Rd. and University Blvd). The Terry Hall roundabout is not big enough for buses to pull through. Equipment trucks and trailers can still use the roundabout for unloading, see below.
Equipment Truck Unload in Terry Concert Hall roundabout: unload in front of Terry Concert Hall. (Take the first left after entering the main gate. There is no through-access. You can pull into the roundabout, unload, then exit the same way you entered. If you are taking equipment directly to storage it may be easier to drop-off down the street in front of the Linda Berry Stein Building at the same location as the buses.
Parking: Busses, equipment trucks, and cars must park in general parking Lot A directly across from Terry Concert Hall or down the hill in Lot I.
Setup/Storage: Instrument setup and storage will be in the Swisher Theater Lobby.
Warm ups: You will be escorted to warm up area which will be in the Linda Berry Stein Building (formerly Phillips Fine Arts building) band room, or P1 (downstairs). All needed equipment will be provided for warmups.
Scores: 3 photocopies of the scores for the judges are required.
Performance: Student escorts will bring you over to Terry Concert Hall for your performance.
Performance set: You can perform as many or as few pieces desired as long as in stays under 30 minutes. This includes getting on stage, setup, and getting back off the stage.
Clinic: Following your performance, you and your band will be escorted to the Swisher theater stage for a clinic.
Equipment: A full complement of equipment will be provided on the Terry Concert Hall stage:
Piano (with mic)
1 Bass amp
1 Guitar amp
1 drumkit (set to the side)
4 - 5 mics for the band
1 announcer mic
Food Trucks:
What’s the Catch - http://www.jaxcatch.com/menu-.html
Sal’s Cucina - https://www.yelp.com/biz/sals-cucina-st-augustine-2
Cone and Cream (Dessert) - https://coneandcream.com/
Urban Panache (Coffee) - https://roaminghunger.com/urban-panache/
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