Wildcat Jazz Ensembles Travel to New Orleans for the 2026 Jazz Education Network National Conference!

The Temple Blues & Highlighters will be traveling to New Orleans on January 7, 2026 to attend and perform at the 2026 Jazz Education Network (JEN) National Conference. 

Both ensembles will participate in the JENerations Jazz Festival on Thursday, January 8 as part of the conference experience!  Students will be given full access to clinics, presentations, performances, and more during their stay!  Students will also be able to explore Jackson Square, Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, the New Orleans Jazz Museum, and the French Quarter!

Your donation (big or small) helps ensure every participating student on this trip can travel to New Orleans!  Your donation can be made to the overall group OR you can donate directly to any student of your choosing just by entering their name!  If you are unable to donate, then please share and help spread the word!

*Temple ISD provisions all campuses, departments and programs with the resources and opportunities needed to educate students. Fundraisers provide a supplemental opportunity to provision our students with additional resources and opportunities.