The Lied Center for Performing Arts and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Music are pleased to announce that the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra are the featured guest artists for the 2008 UNL Honor Jazz Weekend. Select students will have the opportunity to work with UNL students, faculty, and members of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra in an exciting weekend of large and small jazz group playing, clinics and master classes. The Honor Jazz Weekend is a unique jazz experience for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The festival is designed to give outstanding musicians a comprehensive playing and learning experience. Festival participants are chosen through a recorded audition (tape or CD) process. Students attending the festival will have the opportunity to be involved in small jazz combos as well as a large jazz ensemble. Students will also participate in masterclasses with UNL faculty and featured guests, learn about jazz history and jazz improvisation. All day, Friday, Feb 15 thru Sunday, Feb 17, in Westbrook Music Building and Kimball Recital Hall.