Prince Albert Big Band Festival

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The inaugural Prince Albert Big Band Festival launches in Prince Albert as a lively new celebration of swing and contemporary jazz, bringing student ensembles and veteran performers together to showcase and nurture the next generation of big band talent.

Huge thanks once again goes out to the Prince Albert Daily Herald for their coverage of the festival. If you’re a Saskat...
04/04/2026

Huge thanks once again goes out to the Prince Albert Daily Herald for their coverage of the festival. If you’re a Saskatchewan based jazz/big band and are interested in the possibility of participating in next year’s event, message our page! Let’s get the conversation going!

Thank you to the Prince Albert Daily Herald!
04/03/2026

Thank you to the Prince Albert Daily Herald!

What a fantastic night of music at the Prince Albert Big Band Festival this past Saturday!A huge thank you to the incred...
03/30/2026

What a fantastic night of music at the Prince Albert Big Band Festival this past Saturday!

A huge thank you to the incredible student musicians from the École St. Mary High School Jazz Band and the Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band for bringing such energy, enthusiasm, and musicianship to the stage. It was inspiring to see the passion and talent of these young performers, and the audience clearly felt it too.

We’d also like to extend a sincere thank you to the Lakeland Junction Big Band and the Toon Town Big Band for sharing their time, talent, and love of big band music. Your performances helped make the evening a truly special celebration of jazz in our community.

A special thank you to the Holash family for their generous sponsorship of this event. Support like this helps make opportunities like this possible for young musicians in our community.

We are also very grateful to the volunteers, parents, and supporters who helped make the event possible, and to the wonderful audience who came out to listen and cheer on these musicians.

Events like this remind us how vibrant and important music education is in our community. We hope everyone had as much fun as we did, and we look forward to doing it again next year! Who was there the other night? We'd love to hear from you!

Just a few hours away now. All the bands are hoping to see a lot of Jazz supporters in attendance. It’s always a risk w...
03/28/2026

Just a few hours away now. All the bands are hoping to see a lot of Jazz supporters in attendance. It’s always a risk when you plan a new thing. People keep asking me “how many people do you tink will show up?” And I honestly have no idea. Hopefully lots! Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band Toon Town Big Band

We ready. The lit up space is front of our stage is for dancing and there will be plenty of opportunities to do so tomor...
03/27/2026

We ready. The lit up space is front of our stage is for dancing and there will be plenty of opportunities to do so tomorrow ! Doors open at 3:30. Music starts at 4. Entry by donation. We will be operating a small concession stand with proceeds going towards the Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band as well! Come out for some great music and also for a great cause - Jazz, dancing and youth performance opportunities!

Tomorrow! There will be a dance floor available for those looking to practice their swing and latin styles of dance. It'...
03/27/2026

Tomorrow! There will be a dance floor available for those looking to practice their swing and latin styles of dance. It's going to be a great day of music! Bold Dance Productions Ballet 'N' All That Jazz Dance Studios Prince Albert Dance Company!!!! Admission by donation.TOMORROW!

Thank you Prince Albert Daily Herald!
03/25/2026

Thank you Prince Albert Daily Herald!

Festival headliner spotlight:The Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band is a community based ensemble that brings together talent...
03/25/2026

Festival headliner spotlight:
The Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band is a community based ensemble that brings together talented young musicians from across Prince Albert. Featuring students in Grades 6–12 from several local schools, the band provides an opportunity for developing players to explore jazz performance beyond the classroom. Through weekly rehearsals, students learn the fundamentals of big band playing, improvisation, and ensemble musicianship while building confidence on stage.

Since its founding, the ensemble has quickly grown in both size and energy, performing at concerts, community events, and local festivals while helping to foster a vibrant youth jazz culture in Prince Albert. The band’s repertoire ranges from classic swing and big band standards to contemporary styles, reflecting the diverse interests and talents of its young musicians.

At the Prince Albert Big Band Festival, the band will deliver a set of rollicking, punchy tunes drawn from the worlds of funk, blues, hard rock, and jazz fusion, showcasing the energy and versatility of Prince Albert’s next generation of jazz musicians.

The band is directed by Scott Roos, a Prince Albert–based music educator, performer, freelance music writer, and community arts advocate. He currently teaches band and music at John Diefenbaker and Vincent Massey schools and is the founder of the Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band. Roos is also lead trumpet and director of the Lakeland Junction Big Band and performs with the Toon Town Big Band and the Prince Albert Concert Band. Before moving to Prince Albert in 2018, he spent more than a decade teaching and directing jazz ensembles in Yellowknife, helping build a vibrant music scene in the Northwest Territories.

So close now! Who’s going? Who’s looking forward to this?
03/25/2026

So close now! Who’s going? Who’s looking forward to this?

It only a few more days. This event is a fundraiser for the Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band so come on out for a great cau...
03/24/2026

It only a few more days. This event is a fundraiser for the Prince Albert Youth Jazz Band so come on out for a great cause!

Performer spotlight: The École St. Mary High School Jazz Band has been under the direction of Shannon Fehr since Septemb...
03/20/2026

Performer spotlight:
The École St. Mary High School Jazz Band has been under the direction of Shannon Fehr since September 2024. In that time, the ensemble has grown significantly in both size and spirit, developing a strong sense of community alongside its musical progress. The band performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year, and was recently recognized with the "Most Promising Performance" scholarship at the Prince Albert Music Festival.

Shannon Fehr is a versatile multi-instrumentalist, clinician, conductor, performer, and educator with international experience in both teaching and performance. She is also a member of the Calgary Women’s Jazz Collective, a professional ensemble dedicated not only to performance, but also to promoting and supporting the participation of women and girls in the jazz music industry.

SMHS Jazz will open up the festival on Saturday, March 28th with music start at 4 pm at Vincent Massey Public School. Admission to the event is by donation.

Thank you to Prince Albert Daily Herald!
03/17/2026

Thank you to Prince Albert Daily Herald!

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