BRANDEIS
BRONCO BAND
Saturday, April 25, 2026
​Contestants:
The South Texas Jazz Festival is open to all high school and middle school big bands, combos, and vocal
Jazz ensembles.
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Format:
The South Texas Jazz Festival is a competitive event that allows directors to choose between receiving a confidential rating or comments-only feedback. Outstanding middle school and high school soloists will be recognized, along with exceptional saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm sections as selected by the judging panel.
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Ensembles that opt for a rating and earn a Superior will receive a Superior performance plaque during the evening awards ceremony. Additionally, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards will be presented in the Varsity, Non-Varsity, and Middle School Jazz Ensemble divisions.
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All participating groups will receive digital adjudicator comments and a recording of their performance. Each ensemble will also receive a 20–25 minute clinic with one of their adjudicators immediately following their performance.