Below is a list of events for BHS and ASI Jazz Bands as of May 11, 2026. Please check this page and the BHS Band Calendar or ASI Band Calendar regularly for updates and details. All events are mandatory unless otherwise indicated. Recent changes are in bold.
2026-2027
ASI Jazz B
CUSD Jazz Night with Willie Murillo. Saturday, September 19, 2026. 6:30PM. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall. Optional for ASI Jazz B (not performing).
BEC Jazz Fall Concert. Thursday, November 12, 2026. 6:30pm. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.
San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival. Friday, February 19 or Saturday, February 20, 2027. Performance Time TBA. Bullard High School.
FMCMEA Auditions. TBA.
BEC Jazz Spring Concert. Thursday, May 6, 2027. 6:30PM. Buchanan Outdoor Theater.
ASI Jazz A
CUSD Jazz Night with Willie Murillo. Saturday, September 19, 2026. 6:30PM. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall. Optional for ASI Jazz A (not performing).
BEC Jazz Fall Concert. Thursday, November 12, 2026. 6:30pm. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.
Fresno State Jazz Festival. Thursday, December 3 or Friday, December 4, 2026. Performance Time TBA. Fresno State.
San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival. Friday, February 19 or Saturday, February 20, 2027. Performance Time TBA. Bullard High School.
6th Grade Visitiation Rally Performance. Wednesday, February 24. AM during school day. Alta Sierra Gym.
Fresno City College Jazz Festival. Thursday, March 18 or Friday, March 19, 2027. Performance Times TBA. Fresno City College.
Performance at Elementary Carnival. TBA.
Out-of-town Festival. TBA
FMCMEA Auditions. TBA.
BEC Jazz Spring Concert. Thursday, May 6, 2027. 6:30PM. Buchanan Outdoor Theater.
BHS Jazz B
CUSD Jazz Night with Willie Murillo. Saturday, September 19, 2026. 6:30PM. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall. Optional for BHS Jazz B (not performing).
BEC Jazz Fall Concert. Thursday, November 12, 2026. 6:30pm. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.
Fresno State Jazz Festival. Thursday, December 3 or Friday, December 4, 2026. Performance Time TBA. Fresno State.
San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival. Friday, February 19 or Saturday, February 20, 2027. Performance Time TBA. Bullard High School.
Fresno City College Jazz Festival. Thursday, March 18 or Friday, March 19, 2027. Performance Times TBA. Fresno City College.
FMCMEA Auditions. TBA.
BEC Jazz Spring Concert. Thursday, May 6, 2027. 6:30PM. Buchanan Outdoor Theater.
BHS Jazz A
CUSD Jazz Night with Willie Murillo. Saturday, September 19, 2026. 6:30PM. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.
BEC Jazz Fall Concert. Thursday, November 12, 2026. 6:30pm. Paul Shaghoian Concert Hall.
Fresno State Jazz Festival. Thursday, December 3 or Friday, December 4, 2026. Performance Time TBA. Fresno State.
One Enchanted Evening. Thursday, November 19, 2026. 3:15pm-9:00pm. Old Town Clovis.
San Joaquin Valley Jazz Festival. Friday, February 19 or Saturday, February 20, 2027. Performance Time TBA. Bullard High School.
Fresno City College Jazz Festival. Thursday, March 18 or Friday, March 19, 2027. Performance Times TBA. Fresno City College.
FMCMEA Auditions. TBA.
Out-Of-Town Festival. TBA.
BEC Jazz Spring Concert. Thursday, May 6, 2027. 6:30PM. Buchanan Outdoor Theater.
BHS Graduation. Thursday, June 3, 2026. 6:00PM. Veterans Memorial Stadium.
BHS Jazz Combo
Dry Creek Grandparent’s Day. Friday, September 4, 2026. 7am. Dry Creek Elementary.
NHS Ceremony. Monday, November 16, 2027. 5:30pm-6:00pm. BHS MPR.
CSF Ceremony. Monday, March 15, 2027. 6:30pm-7:00pm. Veterans Memorial District.
Bear Stage Live. TBA.
Elementary School Visit. TBA.
Scholarship Awards Night. TBA.
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
iReal Pro is a highly recommended resource for all jazz students. The software is available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Mac devices.
Tonal Energy is a great tool for all musicians. It includes a tuner, metronome, drones, and more. The software is available for iPhone/iPad, Android, and Mac devices.
Drum Genius is extremely useful for jazz drummers as a style library and practice tool. It is also fun for horn players to use in place of a metronome when appropriate.
Musictheory.net is the go-to music theory resource with lessons, trainers, and tools. Most functions are free, but a paid enhanced version is also available.
JazzFresno is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a mission to promote jazz in the Central San Joaquin Valley by building community through education and performance. The JazzFresno calendar is a great way to stay informed of jazz events in the area.
