The University of Wisconsin–Superior will host 100 high school students from 20 different schools in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan for the Tri-State Band and Jazz Band Festival on Thursday, October 16.

Throughout the day-long festival, the jazz band will be under the direction of UW-Superior faculty Randy Lee, interim director of jazz, saxophone and clarinet, with the concert band directed by Steven Siegel, director of bands and trumpet.

Students from both groups will break into sectional rehearsals led by expert coaches, enjoy lunch at the Yellowjacket Union and experience performances from UW-Superior Music Department faculty.

The day will conclude with a public concert at 7 p.m. in Thorpe Langley Auditorium featuring both high school and UW-Superior musicians. Tickets are $5 for adults and free for students.

Thorpe Langley Auditorium is in Old Main at 1710 Weeks Ave.