Hosted at NPHS · Saturday, March 20, 2027
The Newbury Park
Jazz Festival.
A full day of performances, workshops, and concerts — non-competitive, ratings and comments only, with some of the finest artists and educators around. Built for one purpose: educating and inspiring students.
2027 Guest Artists
The Frost Jazz Orchestra
From the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, under the direction of Grammy-winning trumpeter and educator John Daversa — headlining an evening concert that caps the festival day.
25+
School Bands
700
Spectators
1
Great Day
Ensemble registration opens Fall 2026.
For Directors
Bring Your Ensemble
Performance times for combos and big bands are available on Saturday, March 20. Every group performs for a panel of outstanding artist-educators and receives ratings and written comments only — no rankings, no trophies, just honest feedback and a day of great music.
Registration for performing ensembles opens in Fall 2026. Check back here, or contact the Director of Bands to be notified when the link goes live.
Getting Here
The festival takes place at Newbury Park High School, 456 N. Reino Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320, with the headline concert in the Performing Arts Center.
For Local Businesses
Advertise in the Program
Over 25 school bands and 700 spectators spend the whole day on campus. Program ads are sold each year — and discounted for Panther Band sponsors:
- $100 — Full Page · 8.5″ × 11″ · Black & White
- $50 — Half Page · 8.5″ × 5.5″ · Black & White
- $30 — Quarter Page · 4.25″ × 5.5″ · Black & White
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