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DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pr
 ogram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a pr
 ofessional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director A
 dam Meckler. \n\nThis year's Don Keranen Jazz Festival's Guest Artist is A
 merican multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist Bra
 xton Cook. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Featuring the R&D Jazz Ba
 nd with Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As
  You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION 
 | Approx. 2 hours\nLATE NIGHT JAM SESSION: 10 p.m. in the DHH Ballroom\, o
 pen to all music students interested in a jazz jam session. Contact Adam f
 or more details.\n\nSATURDAY 2 p.m. PRE-COLLEGE REHEARSAL: Want to perform
  at the festival? If you're a pre-college musician in the UP\, join us Sat
 urday\, March 28th at 2pm in the Band Room on the 2nd floor of the Rozsa B
 uilding to learn a tune by ear taught by MTU's director of Jazz Studies Ad
 am Meckler and Jazz Professor Drew Kilpela. Come back for the 7:30 p.m. co
 ncert that night to perform that song with MTU's Jazz Lab Band! (parents m
 ust buy tickets to the show to attend).\nLOCATION | Rozsa 208\n\nSATURDAY 
 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Local student side-by-side with JazzTec\, Lab Band 
 + Lab Band feat. Guest Artist Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nP
 UBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As Y
 ou're Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 90 minutes\n\nSATURDAY 10 p.m. PERFORMANCE
 : Workshop Brass Band plays Orpheum Theater Stage. \nLOCATION | Orpheum Th
 eatre\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is 
 Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nWorkshop Brass Band plays
  Orpheum Theater Stage.\n\nThings to know\n\nDATE | Friday-Sunday\, March 
 27-28\, 2026\nTIME | Weekend Lineup\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN 
 TIME | TBA\nSEATING | General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Ab
 le Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDE
 NT RUSH TICKETS | Request from the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up 
 What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available
  by request. View all accessibility services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m
 .-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating begins a half hour prior t
 o the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.\n \n\n Thanks to Our 
 Sponsors\n\nThis program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visi
 ting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Pro
 vost from the State of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.\n\nSuppor
 t for this Michigan Tech Music Event also provided by:\n\n\n\nand the Visu
 al and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the Performers\n\n 
 \n\nBraxton Cook is an American multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter 
 and recording artist. He has toured with jazz musicians Christian Scott\, 
 Christian McBride\, and Marquis Hill\, and performed with Jon Batiste\, Ma
 c Miller\, and Rihanna. In 2017\, Fader named Cook a "jazz prodigy\," and 
 in 2018\, Ebony listed him as one of the "top five jazz artists to watch."
 \n\n \n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Director Jazz Studies Adam Meckler an
 d Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wide range of jazz experiences perf
 ormed by students\, local performers\, and national names. Its diverse ens
 embles transform the Rozsa backstage into an intimate jazz club and blow o
 ff the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet th
 e performers\, creative team\, and production team in the event's digital 
 program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.\n\n \
 n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Music Series unites stud
 ents\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant season of live music 
 in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Mic
 higan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orches
 tra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel
  the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campus Concert Band\, 
 and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the annual R
 ozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre Series are prese
 nted by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series\, 
 students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty create art t
 hat connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technolo
 gy\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine minors
 \, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the developme
 nt of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and there's som
 ething for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events.\n\n Re
 lated Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSaturda
 y-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat Tuesda
 y Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\
 n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, March
  27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service - M
 ichigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music E
 nsemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p.
 m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to 
 the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services  Find a Di
 gital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDo
 nate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All
  Upcoming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all production
 s may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Ro
 zsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common p
 otentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to fam
 iliarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions pr
 ior to attending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, infor
 mation\, thoughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are tho
 se of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the polici
 es of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Dat
 e: 2025/26.
GEO:47.1175;-88.541695
LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/don-keranen-jazz-festival-2026
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment
CATEGORIES:Cultural
CATEGORIES:Academics
CATEGORIES:Social
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTAMP:20260809T191351Z
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DTSTART:20260328T233000Z
DTEND:20260329T003000Z
DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pr
 ogram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a pr
 ofessional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director A
 dam Meckler. \n\nThis year's Don Keranen Jazz Festival's Guest Artist is A
 merican multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist Bra
 xton Cook. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Featuring the R&D Jazz Ba
 nd with Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As
  You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION 
 | Approx. 2 hours\nLATE NIGHT JAM SESSION: 10 p.m. in the DHH Ballroom\, o
 pen to all music students interested in a jazz jam session. Contact Adam f
 or more details.\n\nSATURDAY 2 p.m. PRE-COLLEGE REHEARSAL: Want to perform
  at the festival? If you're a pre-college musician in the UP\, join us Sat
 urday\, March 28th at 2pm in the Band Room on the 2nd floor of the Rozsa B
 uilding to learn a tune by ear taught by MTU's director of Jazz Studies Ad
 am Meckler and Jazz Professor Drew Kilpela. Come back for the 7:30 p.m. co
 ncert that night to perform that song with MTU's Jazz Lab Band! (parents m
 ust buy tickets to the show to attend).\nLOCATION | Rozsa 208\n\nSATURDAY 
 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Local student side-by-side with JazzTec\, Lab Band 
 + Lab Band feat. Guest Artist Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nP
 UBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As Y
 ou're Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 90 minutes\n\nSATURDAY 10 p.m. PERFORMANCE
 : Workshop Brass Band plays Orpheum Theater Stage. \nLOCATION | Orpheum Th
 eatre\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is 
 Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nWorkshop Brass Band plays
  Orpheum Theater Stage.\n\nThings to know\n\nDATE | Friday-Sunday\, March 
 27-28\, 2026\nTIME | Weekend Lineup\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN 
 TIME | TBA\nSEATING | General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Ab
 le Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDE
 NT RUSH TICKETS | Request from the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up 
 What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available
  by request. View all accessibility services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m
 .-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating begins a half hour prior t
 o the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.\n \n\n Thanks to Our 
 Sponsors\n\nThis program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visi
 ting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Pro
 vost from the State of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.\n\nSuppor
 t for this Michigan Tech Music Event also provided by:\n\n\n\nand the Visu
 al and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the Performers\n\n 
 \n\nBraxton Cook is an American multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter 
 and recording artist. He has toured with jazz musicians Christian Scott\, 
 Christian McBride\, and Marquis Hill\, and performed with Jon Batiste\, Ma
 c Miller\, and Rihanna. In 2017\, Fader named Cook a "jazz prodigy\," and 
 in 2018\, Ebony listed him as one of the "top five jazz artists to watch."
 \n\n \n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Director Jazz Studies Adam Meckler an
 d Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wide range of jazz experiences perf
 ormed by students\, local performers\, and national names. Its diverse ens
 embles transform the Rozsa backstage into an intimate jazz club and blow o
 ff the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet th
 e performers\, creative team\, and production team in the event's digital 
 program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.\n\n \
 n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Music Series unites stud
 ents\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant season of live music 
 in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Mic
 higan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orches
 tra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel
  the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campus Concert Band\, 
 and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the annual R
 ozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre Series are prese
 nted by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series\, 
 students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty create art t
 hat connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technolo
 gy\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine minors
 \, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the developme
 nt of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and there's som
 ething for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events.\n\n Re
 lated Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSaturda
 y-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat Tuesda
 y Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\
 n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, March
  27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service - M
 ichigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music E
 nsemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p.
 m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to 
 the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services  Find a Di
 gital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDo
 nate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All
  Upcoming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all production
 s may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Ro
 zsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common p
 otentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to fam
 iliarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions pr
 ior to attending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, infor
 mation\, thoughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are tho
 se of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the polici
 es of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Dat
 e: 2025/26.
GEO:47.1175;-88.541695
LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/don-keranen-jazz-festival-2026
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment
CATEGORIES:Cultural
CATEGORIES:Academics
CATEGORIES:Social
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTAMP:20260809T191351Z
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DTSTART:20260329T020000Z
DTEND:20260329T030000Z
DESCRIPTION:MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC SERIES EVENT\n\nThe Annual Don Keranen Jazz
  Festival pays tribute to the founder of the Michigan Tech Jazz Studies Pr
 ogram\, Don Keranen. The weekend includes three unique performances\, a pr
 ofessional guest artist\, and a masterclass led by Jazz Studies Director A
 dam Meckler. \n\nThis year's Don Keranen Jazz Festival's Guest Artist is A
 merican multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter and recording artist Bra
 xton Cook. \n\n\n\nFRIDAY 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Featuring the R&D Jazz Ba
 nd with Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As
  You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION 
 | Approx. 2 hours\nLATE NIGHT JAM SESSION: 10 p.m. in the DHH Ballroom\, o
 pen to all music students interested in a jazz jam session. Contact Adam f
 or more details.\n\nSATURDAY 2 p.m. PRE-COLLEGE REHEARSAL: Want to perform
  at the festival? If you're a pre-college musician in the UP\, join us Sat
 urday\, March 28th at 2pm in the Band Room on the 2nd floor of the Rozsa B
 uilding to learn a tune by ear taught by MTU's director of Jazz Studies Ad
 am Meckler and Jazz Professor Drew Kilpela. Come back for the 7:30 p.m. co
 ncert that night to perform that song with MTU's Jazz Lab Band! (parents m
 ust buy tickets to the show to attend).\nLOCATION | Rozsa 208\n\nSATURDAY 
 7:30 p.m. PERFORMANCE: Local student side-by-side with JazzTec\, Lab Band 
 + Lab Band feat. Guest Artist Braxton Cook.\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nP
 UBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As Y
 ou're Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 90 minutes\n\nSATURDAY 10 p.m. PERFORMANCE
 : Workshop Brass Band plays Orpheum Theater Stage. \nLOCATION | Orpheum Th
 eatre\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is 
 Pay As You're Able?\nDURATION | Approx. 2 hours\nWorkshop Brass Band plays
  Orpheum Theater Stage.\n\nThings to know\n\nDATE | Friday-Sunday\, March 
 27-28\, 2026\nTIME | Weekend Lineup\nLOCATION | Rozsa Backstage\nEST. RUN 
 TIME | TBA\nSEATING | General Admission\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Ab
 le Tickets ($20 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?\nMICHIGAN TECH STUDE
 NT RUSH TICKETS | Request from the Rozsa Box Office in advance or walk up 
 What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | Loud music. Earplugs available
  by request. View all accessibility services.\n\nRozsa Lobby is open 8 a.m
 .-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Seating begins a half hour prior t
 o the event start time. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.\n \n\n Thanks to Our 
 Sponsors\n\nThis program/lecture is partially funded/sponsored by the Visi
 ting Professor Program which is funded by a grant to the Office of the Pro
 vost from the State of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.\n\nSuppor
 t for this Michigan Tech Music Event also provided by:\n\n\n\nand the Visu
 al and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters.\n\n About the Performers\n\n 
 \n\nBraxton Cook is an American multi-instrumentalist\, singer songwriter 
 and recording artist. He has toured with jazz musicians Christian Scott\, 
 Christian McBride\, and Marquis Hill\, and performed with Jon Batiste\, Ma
 c Miller\, and Rihanna. In 2017\, Fader named Cook a "jazz prodigy\," and 
 in 2018\, Ebony listed him as one of the "top five jazz artists to watch."
 \n\n \n\nMichigan Tech Jazz\, led by Director Jazz Studies Adam Meckler an
 d Drew Kilpela\, brings the Keweenaw a wide range of jazz experiences perf
 ormed by students\, local performers\, and national names. Its diverse ens
 embles transform the Rozsa backstage into an intimate jazz club and blow o
 ff the roof with the annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz Festival.\n\nMeet th
 e performers\, creative team\, and production team in the event's digital 
 program. Programs are published at least one day prior to the event.\n\n \
 n\n About the Presenter\n\n \n\nThe Michigan Tech Music Series unites stud
 ents\, faculty\, and community members for a vibrant season of live music 
 in the Keweenaw. Enjoy the commanding Keweenaw Symphony and experience Mic
 higan Tech Jazz as it transforms the Rozsa and McArdle Theatre into Orches
 tra\, stirring Michigan Tech Choirs\, and inventive New Music events. Feel
  the dynamic energy of the Superior Wind Symphony\, Campus Concert Band\, 
 and iconic Huskies Pep Band\, intimate jazz clubs.\n\nPart of the annual R
 ozsa Season\, the Michigan Tech Art\, Music\, and Theatre Series are prese
 nted by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series\, 
 students from across campus\, community members\, and faculty create art t
 hat connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technolo
 gy\, sound design\, theatre and entertainment technology\, and nine minors
 \, the department fosters creativity\, self-motivation\, and the developme
 nt of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome\, and there's som
 ething for everyone.\n\nView all Michigan Tech Music Series Events.\n\n Re
 lated Events\n\nBackstage Jazz: Small Groups - Michigan Tech Jazz\nSaturda
 y-Sunday\, January 24-25\, 2026 | 7:30 and 3 p.m.\n\nMardi Gras Fat Tuesda
 y Celebration - Michigan Tech Jazz\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 6 p.m.\
 n\nDon Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz\nFriday-Saturday\, March
  27-28\, 2026 | 7:30 and 10 p.m.\n\nWorkshop Brass Band Gospel Service - M
 ichigan Tech Jazz\nSunday\, March 29\, 2026 | 3 p.m.\n\nVideo Game Music E
 nsemble Concert - Michigan Tech Jazz\nWednesday\, April 1\, 2026 | 7:30 p.
 m.\n\nExplore upcoming Michigan Tech Music Events.\n\n Plan Your Visit to 
 the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services  Find a Di
 gital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDo
 nate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All
  Upcoming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all production
 s may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Ro
 zsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common p
 otentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to fam
 iliarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions pr
 ior to attending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, infor
 mation\, thoughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are tho
 se of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the polici
 es of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Dat
 e: 2025/26.
GEO:47.1175;-88.541695
LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Rozsa Backstage
SUMMARY:Don Keranen Jazz Festival - Michigan Tech Jazz
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/don-keranen-jazz-festival-2026
CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment
CATEGORIES:Cultural
CATEGORIES:Academics
CATEGORIES:Social
CATEGORIES:Art
END:VEVENT
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