2027 Jazz Band Festival

Dates: March 4 - 5, 2027

Location: Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd. Winnipeg, MB

Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Registration Fee: $440.00 for MBA Members; $515.00 for non-MBA Members

Please visit our Membership page for more information on MBA Membership

Registration includes a photo package for the ensemble.

No GST or PST is charged.

Please make cheques payable to the Manitoba Band Association.

The date each payment is received is a significant scheduling consideration.

Registration is Non-Refundable after the registration deadline: Sunday, November 15, 2026.

Band directors are encouraged to enter the Class that best suits their ensemble’s needs, regardless of grade level.

Beginner Class Ensembles:

• will be split into rhythm section and horns for their clinic

• will be scheduled on the morning of Thursday March 4, 2026.

Class                                                                                  Difficulty Rating

Beginner (typically grade 8 and lower)                                      1-2

Junior (typically grade 9 and lower)                                            2-3

Intermediate (typically grade 10 and lower)                             3-4

Senior (typically grade 11/12 and lower)                                   4-5

Advanced (typically advanced grade 11/12)                             5-6                               

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Please use the Jazz Repertoire Resource List as a guideline for Difficulty Rating and Class. The Beginner Class is non-competitive only.

Registration will open September 15, 2026.

Please contact Kim Pelletier coordinator@mbband.org for more information.

NEW: Community Band Registration

1. Community Bands will be scheduled in the evening between 6:00pm - 9:45pm

2. Community Bands must hold a Community Band membership in order to receive the MBA member rate. Please visit www.mbband.org/membership for more information.

3. Community Bands may choose to offset the cost of their registration fees by providing volunteers to help run the festival.

   1. Volunteer slots are approximately 4-5 hours long.

   2. Provide 10 volunteers, and receive 50% off, or 20 volunteers for 100% discount.

   3. Volunteer hours are available on a first come, first served basis. 

   4. Volunteer role descriptions are available here: Volunteer: MB Band Association

   5. For more information, or if you would like to use volunteer hours towards your registration, please contact Kim Pelletier coordinator@mbband.org to request a promo code.