Jazz Ensemble Invitational

Capital University's Jazz and World Music Festival has more to offer than world-renowned musicians. The Jazz Ensemble Invitational brings together

• community ensembles
  
• elementary ensembles
• middle-school ensembles
• high-school ensembles
• collegiate ensembles; and
  
• professional ensembles

from within a five-state region to participate in clinics and performances.

Dinner available: click here for more details

To apply for the Jazz Ensemble Invitational: 

Ensembles can apply for the invitational by filling out an online application, or by downloading the invitational application and returning it to:

Highlights for Participating Jazz Ensembles

• A JEN-sanctioned non-competitive event
• Limited performance slots with participants selected on a first-come, first served basis
• Expert adjudication team
• Your $150 ensemble participation fee includes:
   
  • Expert taped adjudication by two adjudicators
  • Individual clinic with one expert adjudicator immediately following your performance
  • A 10 a.m. concert featuring the guest artist and adjudicators with the Capital University Big Band.
  • Priority admission to various 11 a.m. clinics provided by visiting artists/adjudicators and Conservatory jazz faculty
    
  • Jazz on the Green: lunch concert/picnic (weather permitting) including performances by Capital's ensembles.  Lunch tickets are available for $6.25 each on a cash basis or by prior purchase (See application packet received from festival once you have enrolled)
  • Outstanding band awards--no numerical ratings
  • JEN Outstanding Musicianship Citations*
  • Scholarships awarded to various summer jazz camps
    
  • Priority admission – free to your entire group – to the 6 p.m. concert featuring various Capital University Ensembles and our guest artist(s.
    
  
  

  *Director's Proof of JEN Membership required to receive JEN citations

  Scholarships and guest artists are subject to change without notice.

To reserve a room at the discount rate, call and ask for the "Capital University Jazz and World Music Festival" block and rate by Friday, March 21, 2008:

The Marriott, Columbus Airport
1375 N. Cassidy Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 475-7551
Toll free: 800-491-5717
A full service hotel: Holding rooms April 17 and 18, 2008
Rate: Call Debbie Edmiston at 614-475-7551

The Marriott, Columbus Airport is 3.1 miles from Capital University. The hotel features:

• Coffee/tea in room
• Newspaper delivered to room
• Concierge desk
• Full-service business center
• Restaurant & Lounge open for breakfast,
• lunch, and dinner
• Complimentary airport shuttle
• Fitness center
• Indoor pool/whirlpool

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Columbus Airport
2900 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 478-2900
Toll free: 800-456-4000
Holding rooms April 17 and 18, 2008
Rate: $79.00/night + applicable taxes

The Country Inn & Suites at the Columbus Airport is 3.6 miles from Capital University and features:

• Complimentary breakfast bar
• Coffee/tea in room
• Complimentary airport shuttle
• Fitness center
• Indoor pool
• Business services available