Coyote jazz festival
Since 1975 the USD Coyote Jazz Festival has featured high school music programs from South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota.
USD Coyote Jazz Festival, Tuesday, March 18, 2025
For high school jazz bands and jazz choirs.
Since 1975 the USD Coyote Jazz Festival has featured high school music programs from South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. A competitive festival, the event is also an excellent opportunity for performing groups to receive written and recorded feedback from exceptional jazz educators and performers. Trophies are awarded for outstanding performances in each high school class (A-4A).
Entry Fee: $175 per group.
Mail entry fee checks to:
University of South Dakota
CFA/Music Dept./C.J. Kocher
414 East Clark St. Vermillion, S.D. 57069
Refunds available until March 1. Ensembles will be accepted by the receipt of the entry form and payment of the registration fee. To assure acceptance and to prevent scheduling problems, please submit your entry form immediately. Entries will be accepted by submission date and time as scheduling permits. Payment due February 18. You may not be scheduled until payment is received.
For questions regarding the upcoming USD Coyote Jazz Festival email Christopher Kocher at [email protected].
