FITCHBURG — The Fitchbyrds Modern Jazz Band will presents its second annual Jazz Night celebration, with singer and trumpeter Christine Fawson, on Wednesday, April 29, at 7 p.m. in Weston Auditorium at Fitchburg State University, 353 North St.

The event includes performances by the Leominster and Lunenburg public schools jazz bands, who will also participate in a masterclass with Fawson that afternoon.

“We are so excited to be able to bring this amazing artist to work with our students and the students of the local schools,” said Fitchburg State Associate Professor of Humanities Amy McGlothlin. “There are many people to thank for helping to bring this about including the Fitchburg Cultural Council, El Toro Promotions, Crocker Center, and the Admissions office.”

Admission is free and open to the public.

To learn more about Fitchburg State University’s instrumental and choral groups, visit fitchburgstate.edu/music.