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2025 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
University of Idaho
April 15-18
Since the 1960s, the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is one of the largest and oldest educational jazz festivals in the world. With over 400 student performances, a dozen world-class jazz artists and nearly 100 workshops, clinics and special exhibits, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival honors the music, dance and history of jazz music and one of its most honored artists, Lionel Hampton. This year’s performers include:
Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis • Jeff Hamilton Trio • Jamie Baum • Take 6 • Arun Ramamurthy • Christine Jensen • World Beat Ensemble • Hamp’s Jazz Ambassadors • UI Jazz Band I • UI Jazz Choir I • UI Chamber Jazz Choir • Palouse Jazz Project
Love, Liz
By Lauren Grove
Join Queen Elizabeth I and her closest friends and confidants for a fabulous night of gossip and intrigue. Will Elizabeth's gal pals convince her that an illustrious marriage and an heir will quell her unruly heart, or will the flutters of her feelings for her rumored Romeo prevail? Get ready to listen to music, sneak some drinks, paint your nails, and meet all of Elizabeth’s suitors… The good, the bad, and the handsome! Love, Liz is a hilarious romp through history as Queen Elizabeth I of England must decide who (or if) she will marry.
Opera: Le nozze di Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro
The Lionel Hampton School of Music proudly presents its 2025 production of Mozart's timeless opera, Le nozze di Figaro – "The Marriage of Figaro". Set against the backdrop of the Count's mansion, Figaro and Susanna, two servants, are on the brink of their wedding when they uncover the Count's sinister plan to exercise his feudal right and claim Susanna for himself on their wedding night. In a clever plot to thwart the Count's intentions, they ally with the Countess and a colorful ensemble of characters, navigating a maze of deception and intrigue. This production is brought to life with the LHSOM orchestra, in collaboration with the Theatre Arts Department, promising a performance filled with humor, heart, and exquisite music.
Commencement Suites and Club Seating
General Admission is Free, Reserved Club Seats are $25/seat and Suites are $600/suite. Suites hold 12 people and include light refreshments.
Morning Ceremony
College of Argicultural and Life Science
College of Business and Economics
College of Engineering
College of Natural Resources
College of Science
Afternoon Ceremony
College of Art and Architecture
College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
College of Law
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Doors will open 1.5 hours before each ceremony.
Sandbox Percussion
Described as "exhilarating" (The New York Times) and "utterly mesmerizing" (The Guardian), GRAMMY-nominated ensemble Sandbox Percussion is dedicated to artistry in contemporary chamber music. The ensemble was brought together in 2011 by a love of chamber music and the simple joy of playing together; today, Sandbox Percussion captivates worldwide audiences with visually and aurally stunning performances.
