Join us for two days of jazz

Jazz on the Hill and FLC Jazz Festival 2027 | March 3-4, 2027

Wednesday, March 3, 2027 at 7:30 pm

Jazz on the Hill presents Kneebody, a genre-defying band with a sound and style entirely their own. Jazz trailblazers known for their explosive rock energy, Kneebody combines high-level, nuanced chamber-ensemble playing with intricately crafted compositions and adventurous, no-holds-barred improvisation. Bands attending the FLC Jazz Festival are eligible for discounted tickets to this performance.

Thursday, March 4, 2027

Experience a full day of incredible music as middle and high school jazz bands take the stage at the FLC Jazz Festival. The day culminates in a free evening concert featuring outstanding student ensembles, followed by a special performance by the FLC Jazz Ensemble with the Grammy-nominated, genre-defying band Kneebody.

Registration for Jazz Fest is closed. But you can still get tickets to the performance. 

Jazz Band registration

Calling all school jazz bands! Sign up to perform at the FLC Jazz Festival and enjoy a day of music, clinics, and fun. Here’s what you need to know:

Registration & payment

Fee: $250 per band

Registration is limited, please sign up early. Registration closes on January 31. Please remember to not only register but also go to the pay button as well.

Pay online

Festival schedule

Bands are scheduled every 30 minutes. Your total festival time is 90 minutes, including warm-up, performance, and clinic. Example: Warm-up at 9:00 a.m. → Performance at 9:30 a.m. → Clinic at 10:00 a.m.

  • Warm-up: Warm-ups take place in Jones 253, 30 minutes before your performance.
  • Performance: You’ll have 25 minutes on the Concert Hall stage, including setup and exit time. No sight-reading required, and no scores need to be provided.
  • Clinic: After your performance, enjoy a 25-minute clinic with an adjudicator in Jones 209 – Band Room.

Required forms

Please email the following forms to music@fortlewis.edu no later than one week before the festival:

  • Repertoire List – Pieces your band will perform, including soloists and instruments.
  • Seating Chart – Student names, grades, instruments, and microphone placements.

Available equipment

  • Grand Piano
  • Electronic Keyboard
  • Guitar Amp
  • Bass Amp
  • Drum Set
  • Vibraphone
  • Congas

If you need other equipment, email us at music@fortlewis.edu.