Jazz Big Band Showdown: Spring 2026

Please review Details for event info and free student ticket FAQ before registering.

Join the Mason Jazz Ensemble (director Jim Carroll) for an evening that celebrates the hot sounds and swinging beats of the Big Band era!

Free Student Ticket FAQ  

Where do I pick up my tickets? Free student tickets must be picked up in person from the Ticket Office with your Mason ID at the venue noted on your registration on the day of the event, beginning one hour prior to the event. 

How can I sit with someone else? Students wishing to sit together must request adjacent seats at the Ticket Office when picking up tickets together one hour prior to the event.

What if I need to buy another ticket? Please visit the Ticket Office with your Mason ID as soon as possible. Student discounts may be available. A limited number of free student tickets are available at the Ticket Office for you to reserve with your purchased ticket. The Ticket Office will release your Mason360 registration.

What if the registration is full? Please visit the Ticket Office with your Mason ID. A limited number of free student tickets are available at the Ticket Office, and if those have run out, student discounts may be available. 

How do I contact the Ticket Office? Email us at (text) cfatix@gmu.edu or (voice) 703-993-2787. 

Access services questions? Contact the Accessibility Coordinator at (text) cfatix@gmu.edu or (voice) 703-993-8881. 

Read more about the Free Student Ticket policy: cvpa.gmu.edu/freetickets