News & Events
Our 54th Annual Jazz Jumpstart Festival was a success with many great masterclasses, clinics, and performances. Thanks to Ben Allison and Steve Cardenas for coming to New Mexico and sharing their music and gifts with our community.
The first concert of the 2023-2024 school year was a great success thanks to amazing guest artists Abel Mireles and Josh Carter!
November 10th and 11th of 2022 was our Jazz Jumpstart Festival! Twelve area high schools will attend masterclasses and clinics by world class artists Terell Stafford and Raffy Bushman.
The NMSU Jazz Ensemble recently performed as part of the Roswell Jazz Festival. This included playing two concerts as part of the School of Jazz portion with artists Chuck Redd, Houston Person, and Dan Barrett.