50 Years of Jazz

Celebrating 50 Years of Jazz Band I
Join Belmont University’s College of Music & Performing Arts this February for a weekend celebrating 50 years of Jazz Band I. See the full program of events below. Ticket Packages Coming Soon.
Events- Friday, February 24
Check In
Friday, February 24 | 2:30 p.m-5:00 p.m.
Foutch Alumni House
Kick off your 50 Years of Jazz Celebration experience at the Alumni House. Pick up your welcome packet and enjoy light refreshments as you connect with alumni, current students, and Belmont staff members.
50 Years of Jazz Celebration Reception
Friday, February 24 | 6:00 p.m-7:00 p.m.
The Fisher Center South Ballroom
Join us in the South Ballroom at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts for a celebration of 50 Years of Jazz Band I. Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and students, and enjoy appetizers before the Jazz Alumni Band performance.
JAZZ ALUMNI bAND
Friday, February 24 | 7:30 p.m
The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jazz Band I at Belmont University’s College of Music & Performing Arts with an incredible performance from returning jazz alumni.
Jazz After Hours
Friday, February 24 | 11:00 p.m-1:00 a.m.
Rudy’s Jazz Room
Join School of Music faculty at Rudy’s Jazz Room for an after-hours jazz experience and reunion. This is a 21+ event. Click here to purchase tickets.
Events- Saturday, February 25
BREAKFAST
Saturday, February 25 | 8:30 a.m-10:30 a.m.
Harrington Place Dining Hall
Enjoy breakfast at Belmont’s Harrington Place Dining Hall. Let the cashier know that you are attending the 50 Years of Jazz Celebration to receive a discounted rate.
Check In & Campus Tours
Saturday, February 25 | 9:30 a.m-11:30 a.m.
Foutch Alumni House
Kick off your 50 Years of Jazz Celebration experience at the Alumni House. Pick up your welcome packet and enjoy light refreshments as you connect with alumni, current students, and Belmont staff members. Join us starting at 9:30 am for campus tours leaving every 30 minutes.
MASTERCLASS WITH CHRIS POTTER
Saturday, February 25 | 10:00 a.m-11:30 a.m.
The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Join us for a masterclass with guest artist Chris Potter.
Lunch
Saturday, February 25 | 12:00 p.m-2:00 p.m.
Harrington Place Dining Hall
Enjoy lunch at Belmont’s Harrington Place Dining Hall. Let the cashier know that you are attending the 50 Years of Jazz Celebration to receive a discounted rate.
Nashville Youth Jazz Ensembles
Saturday, February 25 | 1:00 p.m-4:00 p.m.
The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Experience the talent of local high school jazz students as they perform jazz standards and receive feedback from our School of Music faculty adjudicators.
Following the performance, enjoy dinner on your own at one of the amazing restaurants Nashville has to offer.
A Night of Jazz with Chris Potter
Saturday, February 25 | 7:30 p.m.
The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Join saxophone legend Chris Potter along with Jazz Band I, Jazzmin, and Jazz Small Group I for a celebration of jazz in the College of Music and Performing Arts.
Performances
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Celebrating 50 Years of Jazz- Alumni Band
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Jazz Band I at Belmont University’s College of Music & Performing Arts with an incredible performance from returning jazz alumni.
Date: Friday, February 24, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Guest Performances
25
Celebrating 50 Years of Jazz – Chris Potter
Join saxophone legend Chris Potter along with Jazz Band 1, Jazzmin, and Jazz Small Group I for a celebration of Jazz in the College of Music and Performing Arts.
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts