Northeast Jazz Festival 2027
CP Music Productions, in partnership with The Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, is pleased to announce the inaugural Northeast Jazz Festival at Saint Anselm College, taking place on March 5-7, 2027, in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Registration is now open! We invite you to reserve these dates and consider joining us for what promises to become one of New England’s premier educational jazz events for middle and high school big band ensembles.
The three-day Festival will feature professional performances, adjudicated school performances, educational clinics, recorded feedback, professional video recordings, and opportunities for students to interact with distinguished guest artists, clinicians and judges.
Reserve Your Place Today
With limited availability, we encourage schools to register early to secure their place at the Northeast Jazz Festival.
We look forward to welcoming New England’s outstanding middle and high school jazz ensembles to Saint Anselm College for a weekend of performance, education, collaboration, and celebration of jazz!
2027 Adjudicators/Clinicians Include:
General Festival Information
Enrollment is now officially open, as of October 1, 2026 and will close on January 15, 2027.
The number of entries is limited.
Entries are accepted on a “First Come, First Served” basis.
There will be two divisions offered, High School & Middle School.
Cancellation Policy: Entry fees paid before January 15, 2027, will receive a 50% refund in the event of cancellation. Cancellations made on or after January 15, 2027 will be non-refundable.
Enrollment Includes:
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30-minute festival performance set (including set-up & breakdown)
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Formal adjudication & scoring
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Recorded educational feedback from judges
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Professional video recording of each school’s performance
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Opportunity for educational clinic participation
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Eligibility for festival awards and cash prizes
High School Division
Registration Fee: $325.00
Three (3) band awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Three (3) individual awards given to outstanding soloists
1st Place Grand Prize: $1,500.00 for top-scoring ensemble
Registration fee will be waived for the 1st Place band the following year
Middle School Division
Registration Fee: $275.00
Three (3) band awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place
Three (3) individual awards given for outstanding soloists
1st Place Grand Prize: $1,000.00 for the top-scoring ensemble
Registration Fee will be waived for the 1st Place band the following year
In addition to the educational component, Festival participants will have the opportunity to attend two featured evening performances:
Saturday, March 6, 2027 @ 7:30PM
The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
Sunday, March 7, 2027 @ 4:30PM
A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald Starring Carmen Bradford with the NH Jazz Orchestra
Discounted concert tickets will be available in advance for registered students, directors, and approved chaperones at a special school rate. Availability will be limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsorship Opportunities
We are pleased to announce that Capitol Wealth Management is the inaugural Platinum Festival Sponsor.
The Northeast Jazz Festival is made possible through the generous support of businesses, organizations, and individuals who believe in the importance of music education and the continued development of opportunities for young musicians. By becoming a Festival Sponsor, you can help us establish a lasting tradition of jazz education and performance in New Hampshire while connecting your organization with talented students, educators, families, and music supporters from throughout New England.
Here are available tiers of sponsorship recognition still available:
**GOLD SPONSOR**
Up to 1 Available | $3,500 - $5,499
Recognition includes:
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Featured logo placement
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Recognition in the Festival Program
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Website and Social Media recognition
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Sponsor acknowledgement throughout the Festival
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12 complimentary concert tickets - valid for both evening concerts
**SILVER SPONSOR**
Up to 2 Available | $1,500 - $3,499
Recognition includes:
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Recognition in the Festival Program
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Website recognition
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Sponsor acknowledgement
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6 complimentary concert tickets - valid for both evening concerts
**BRONZE SPONSOR**
Up to 4 Available | $500 - $1,499
Recognition includes:
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Recognition in the Festival Program
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Sponsor acknowledgement
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2 complimentary concert tickets - valid for both evening concerts
**FRIEND OF THE FESTIVAL**
$499 and Under
Recognition includes:
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Recognition in the Festival Program
SUPPORT THE FESTIVAL THROUGH A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION
The Northeast Jazz Festival is presented in partnership with The Dana Center at Saint Anselm College, a performing arts center of Saint Anselm College, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Contributions made through The Dana Center in support of the Northeast Jazz Festival may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Your support provides meaningful opportunities for young musicians to perform, learn, collaborate, and engage with professional artists and educators while helping establish a lasting tradition of jazz education in New England.
Please consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your contribution. For sponsorships that include complimentary tickets or other benefits, the amount eligible for a charitable deduction may be reduced by the fair-market value of those benefits.
FESTIVAL PROGRAM ADVERTISING
In addition to Festival sponsorship opportunities, businesses and organizations may also choose to support the Northeast Jazz Festival through advertising in the official Festival Program.
Available Advertising Opportunities:
Whether through sponsorship, a charitable contribution, or Festival Program advertising, your support helps make the Northeast Jazz Festival possible and contributes to an experience that gives young musicians meaningful opportunities to perform, learn, collaborate, and connect with professional musicians and educators.