28th Annual Liberty Jazz Festival Brings Student Musicians Together

Jazz will take over the Liberty Middle School gymnasium this Saturday as student musicians from across Sullivan County gather for the 28th annual Liberty Jazz Festival.In an interview with Radio Catskill, Patricio Robayo spoke with Eric Aweh, director of music for the Liberty Central School District, who described the festival as “a celebration of collaboration” among schools and communities.About 125 middle and high school students from Liberty, Monticello, Tri-Valley, Rockland, and Eldred will participate. The day includes an afternoon clinic with guest clinician Michael Berkowitz, an internationally known conductor and drummer whose career spans major orchestras and legendary recording artists.The festival culminates with a public concert at 7 p.m., featuring a traditional finale in which all student musicians perform together.The event will be held at Liberty Middle School. Admission is $5, with a $25 maximum for families. A snow date is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 8.