The UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Festival returns to downtown Winston-Salem for a second year, bigger, better and bolder! Enjoy two full days of music featuring guest artists, regional high school and middle school bands, and UNCSA student musicians. The festival includes master classes with top musical talent, jam sessions, and an immersive celebration of jazz. Mark your calendar now for this exciting weekend of improvisation and captivating sound. The festival is organized by Steve Alford, chair of the Jazz and Contemporary Department in the School of Music.