We are pleased to welcome 32 high school bands over two days as they work to qualify for the Iowa Jazz Championships! 2A and 4A groups perform on Thursday; 1A and 3A competition is on Friday. This year we are pleased to welcome an outstanding group of judges: Kate Skinner (Univ. of Idaho, Lionel Hampton School of Music); Jarrard Harris (Northwestern Univ., Chicago Public Schools); and Dave Rezek (Des Moines Big Band). For more information visit www.simpsoncollegejazzfestival.com.