Begun in 1998, the SCBDA All-State Jazz Performance Assessment (formerly Jazz Festival) is held annually on the campus of Newberry College in conjunction with the Newberry Jazz Festival and SCBDA All-State Jazz Band Clinic.
Each JPA information page contains information about schedules, ensembles, photos, repertoire, and other information when available.
2025 Jazz Performance Assessment Information
Date and Location — Jazz Ensemble Performance Assessment March 1, 2025 (If the number of ensemble registrations warrants a second day, venues will be scheduled starting Friday, February 28, 2025. Friday performance times will be determined by registration postmarks.) Saturday assessments will begin at 9:00 a.m. and run simultaneously in the Senior Division’s Band Room and Recital Hall and the Chapel for the Junior Division. If needed, a second site will be used on Friday.
Date and Location — Jazz Ensemble Performance Assessment March 8, 2025 (If the number of ensemble registrations warrants a second day, venues will be scheduled starting Friday, March 7, 2025.
Registration postmarks will determine Friday performance times.) Saturday assessments will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The Registration Deadline for JPA is January 17, 2025
Jazz Ensemble Performance Assessment Site Chairs
Chris Mitchell – Site Chair Newberry (March 1, 2025)
Powdersville Middle School
130 Roe Rd.
Greenville, SC 29611
[email protected]
(s) 864.269.1821
Jonnie Hernandez – Site Chair Charleston Southern (March 8, 2025)
Cane Bay High School
1624 State Rd, Summerville, SC 29486
[email protected]
(s) 843.899.8786
Jazz Performance Assessment Resources
- JPA Seating Chart (XLSX) (PDF)
- Suggested Repertoire List
- Newberry College Campus Map
- Jazz Adjudication Rubric
- Rating Sheet
- Announcement Sheet (fillable PDF)
- Suggested Repertoire List