The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
Tue, Apr 07
|Iowa State Center
The Iowa Jazz Championships showcases 60 of the state's finest high school jazz ensembles. It is held in Ames every April and features 15 groups from each of the four Iowa high school classifications. The event was founded by Iowa jazz educators in 1976 and continues to be an important event on the
Time & Location
Apr 07, 2026, 6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
Iowa State Center, 1900 Center Dr, Ames, IA 50011, USA
About the event
Renowned drummer Sherrie Maricle and the DIVA Jazz Orchestra light up Dizzy’s with the power and precision of a world-class big band. This celebrated 15-piece ensemble brings bold swing, sharp ensemble work, and fresh takes on jazz standards, Broadway favorites, film themes, and more. Settle in for four nights of high-energy music from a band that knows exactly how to make the room come alive. PERFORMANCE LINEUP Sherrie Maricle, music director/drums