2026 FCC Jazz Festival Daytime Workshops

FEBRUARY 27, 2026 • 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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JAZZ FESTIVAL DAYTIME WORKSHOPS

Join us for Daytime Workshops during our Annual Jazz Festival! Our day begins with an opening performance followed by music workshops, lunch at the Cougar Cafe in the Student Center, an exciting masterclass, tour of the Visual and Performing Arts Center, and more.

Open to middle and high school students with two or more years of experience on their instrument, workshops focus on playing by ear along with improvisation in small groups (combo). All instruments are welcome and prior jazz and/or improvisation experience is not necessary. Upon completion, you receive free entry to the evening concert performance!

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Workshop Registration Information

• Participation in the daytime workshops is free of charge.
• A $10.00 tax-deductible donation (per attendee) to the FCC Music Program is suggested. When clicking the link, a new window will open. Please select "Music Scholarships and Program Support" while completing the form. Thank you!

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Tentative Schedule

• 9:30 to 10:00 AM - Check In (Visual and Performing Arts Center Lobby)
• 10:00 to 10:45 AM - FCC faculty combo performance (JBK Theater)
• 11:00 to 12:15 PM - Combo rehearsals and workshops (Visual and Performing Arts Center Lobby)
• 12:15 to 1:00 PM - Lunch at Cougar Cafe ($9 voucher for participants)
• 1:15 to 3:00 PM - Combo rehearsals and workshops (Visual and Performing Arts Center Lobby)
• 3:15 to 5:00 PM - Todd Marcus Masterclass (JBK Theater)
• 5:00 to 7:00 PM - Dinner Break (on your own)
• 7:00 PM - FCPS All-County Jazz Band performance and Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra performance (JBK Theater) Reserve your free tickets at FCC2026JazzConcert.eventbrite.com

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JAZZ FESTIVAL EVENING CONCERT

Did you hear? To top off our day of music and continue the celebration, our Jazz Festival also includes an evening concert in the JBK Theater beginning at 7:00 p.m. Be sure to invite family, friends, and community guests to join you for this special event featuring an opening performance by the FCPS All-County Jazz Band followed by the Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra at 7:30 p.m.

Concert Ticket Information

• Tickets to attend the Jazz Festival Evening Concert are free of charge.
• Learn more and reserve tickets to attend our Jazz Festival Evening Concert

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CONTACT US

If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the music program at Frederick Community College, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!

Dr. Mike Gersten, Program Manager
Frederick Community College Music Program
mgersten@frederick.edu • 301-846-2566 • frederick.edu/music