2026 EVENT SEASON

Part of our commitment to jazz education, this collaboration with Lumberton High School supports student musicians through clinics, mentorship, and a shared performance experience.
LHS Performing Arts Center

Celebrating Southeast Texas voices, this concert highlights local composers and arrangers—past and present—who are shaping the sound of big band music.
The Jefferson Theatre

Join members of the GTBB at Vidor High School for a FREE clinic designed to help high school jazz musicians prepare for TMEA and ATSSB All-Region Jazz auditions. Register here.

Vidor High School Band Hall

A tribute to the legacy of Gordon Goodwin, whose bold, cinematic writing and modern swing redefined big band music for a new generation.
The Jefferson Theatre

Enjoy an evening of timeless big band classics in a relaxed outdoor setting on the beautiful McFaddin lawn.
The McFaddin Ward House

A fresh jazz reimagining of a holiday classic, showcasing Ellington’s genius and his enduring influence on the big band tradition.
The Jefferson Theatre