Jazz Break at Noon - April 2026

April 13 - 17

Since KRTU’s inception, education has been a key facet of our mission. Since day one, KRTU has been a hands-on lab for students of all ages and areas of study to learn about music, nonprofit management and technical production. In 2026 we celebrate KRTU’s 50th anniversary and though many things have changed, our dedication to education remains steadfast.

KRTU’s Content Director, Bria Woods, curates the second volume of Next Gen Jazz.  A special program that invites students to perform live on air and join Woods in conversation about what they are learning. The band directors will also take the mic to share their approach to music education and why access to music and arts education matters.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday San Antonio school jazz ensembles will perform during the Jazz Break at Noon. Tuesday and Thursday will be dedicated to exploring the recordings of Texas school bands.

• Monday – River City Jazz Collective* (Churchill High School)
• Tuesday – Tour of Texas School Bands
• Wednesday – Generations Jazz Combo*
• Thursday – Kashmere Stage Band (Kashmere High School)
• Friday – Taft Jazz Ensemble II* (Taft High School)

*live performances and interviews

Tune in this week Monday through Friday from 12pm to 1pm CST to hear the Next Gen learning and performing jazz. There are three ways to listen: on the dial at 91.7FM, online at krtu.org or on our free mobile app.