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MidAmerica Jazz Clinic

Arts & Humanities

March 30, 31 & April 1, 2027 | 8:00am - 5:00pm

Clinic Includes

  • 35 minutes on stage (includes performance and clinic).
  • Written comments from 3 clinicians.
  • Rating (Or comments only if preferred).
  • Interactive clinic with two of the clinicians (with mics) working with your band on the performance stage. Clinicians’ comments will be positive and relatable to developing musicians.
  • 25 minutes in warm-up room (equipped with a drum set, piano, bass amp, stands, and adequate space to rehearse).
  • Recording (sent digitally).

This event is a performance opportunity for any middle school or high school jazz ensemble or jazz combo. The focus will be on an education-based performance and clinic, promoting a positive experience and developing musicianship in the jazz idiom.

Schedule - Coming Soon

Warm-Up TimePerformance TimePerformance in Mabee HallTime Clinic Ends
Jones (Band Room)Stage of Mabee Hall 5 minute stage reset
7:10 (on stage)7:40Eudora HS – Jazz Ensemble8:15
7:508:20Turner High School – The Golden Bear Jazz Ensemble8:45
8:309:00Monticello Trails Middle School- Jazz Band9:35
9:109:40Aubry Bend Middle School- Wolverine Big Band10:15
9:5010:20California Trail Middle School- Jazz Band10:55
10:3011:00Lansing High School- Screamin’ Lions11:35
Lunch breakClinician lunch break (11:40 AM – 12:30 PM)
12:10pm (on stage)12:40PMOlathe South High School- Falcon Jazz Ensemble1:15
12:501:20Pioneer Trail Middle School- Pioneer Trail Jazz Band1:55
1:302:00Lansing Middle School- Lion Jazz Band2:35
2:102:40 3:15
2:503:20BVSW Jazz Ensemble3:55
3:304:00BVSW Jazz Combo4:35
4:104:40Holton High School – Holton Jazz Cats5:15
Warm-Up TimePerformance TimePerformance in Mabee HallTime Clinic Ends
Jones (Band Room)Stage of Mabee Hall 5 minute stage reset
7:10 (on stage)7:40Paola HS Jazz Band8:15
7:508:20Spring Hill High School- Jazz Band8:45
8:309:00Topeka HS Advanced Jazz Band9:35
9:109:40Blue Valley High School- BV Tiger Jazz Ensemble10:15
9:5010:20Summit Trail Middle School – Sabercat Jazz Ensemble10:55
10:3011:00Leavenworth High School – Jazz Pioneers11:35
Lunch breakClinician lunch break (11:40 AM – 12:30 PM)
12:10pm (on stage)12:40PMOlathe East High School – Olathe East Night Hawks Jazz Band1:15
12:501:20Frontier Trail Middle School – Jaguar Jazz Band1:55
1:302:00Blue Valley Northwest High School – Big Dawg Jazz Band2:35
2:102:40SMNW Jazz Band3:15
2:503:20 3:55
3:304:00Richard Warren Middle School- Richard Warren Jazz Band4:35
4:104:40SM East Jazz Combo5:15

2027 Clinicians

  • Doug Talley
  • TBD
  • TBD

Cost

$160 per performing group

Registration due: March 3, 2027

Mail payment to:

MNU Bands
c/o Dr. Luke Johnson
2030 E. College Way
Olathe, KS 66062


Please write your School Name and Ensemble Name on your check’s memo line.

Registration

Please complete a separate form for each group performing. 

We tentatively plan to have bands perform between 8am-5pm with a lunch break. if you have a preference of approximate time(s) please indicate them on the form below. We will do our best to accommodate, but times will be assigned on a first-come basis when your registration fee arrives.

Sponsor of the MNU Performing Arts

If you are interested in being a Sponsor, please contact us at performingarts@mnu.edu or 913-971-3441.

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