Meriden Jazz Festival

The Meriden Public Schools Jazz Festival, sponsored by Gerry’s Music Shop, showcases performances by its three middle school bands and two high school bands. The event features guest artist Leala Cyr performing with the Affinity Big Band. Throughout the afternoon, students participate in open rehearsals led by clinicians Eli Atkins, Leala Cyr, Evan Gray (Director of Lincoln Middle School in Meriden), Tim Lewis, Matt Munzer, and Matt Schmidt from the Affinity Band.