Jazz Break at Noon Archive - April 13 - 17, 2026

Archived Broadcast: April 13 - 17, 2026

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, curated 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 also shared their approach and experience guiding their students through technique, competitions, and building confidence through experience. The whole week of programming is a testament to why access to music and arts education matters. 

Monday, Wednesday and Friday San Antonio school jazz ensembles performed during the Jazz Break at Noon. Tuesday and Thursday were 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

This edition of the jazz break at noon was sponsored by Joan Kearl. As we continue our celebration of KRTU’s 50th anniversary, we invite you to consider sponsoring a week of educational programming. Visit join.krtu.org to learn more. Thank you Joan for your unwavering support of this station and our mission. 

Listen to the full broadcast playback below!
 

Monday

River City Jazz Collective (Churchill HIgh School) 

Tuesday

Texas Tour. Listening to Trinity University Jazz Band, the UNT One O’Clock Lab Band, Jefferson High School and St. Mary’s University Jazz Combo

Wednesday

Generations Jazz Combo

Thursday

Kashmere Stage Band. Listening to records from the late 60s and early 70s from the famous Houston high school band, and interviews with JJ Lopez and original KSB members. 

Friday

Taft Jazz Ensemble II (Taft High School)