Started in 2003, the Thornapple Arts Council Jazz Festival has grown to be the largest jazz festival of its kind, matching more student groups and performers to professional jazz musicians through its clinician program than any other festival in the United States. This non-competitive festival puts education and jazz promotion and appreciation at its core. The festival draws over 10,000 people and provides a weekend of free jazz performances to the public and the chance for student groups to come in from around the state to work with professional musicians.
Check out our website or our Facebook page for line-up information and event locations.
Applications are open for the 19th Annual TAC Jazz Festival, taking place in Downtown Hastings on April 27th-29th, 2023. Middle and high school groups, combos, and adult groups are invited to apply for inclusion in this educational, non-competitive festival.
Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County Michigan
231 South Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058
269-945-2002