2019 Mingus Competition Recognitions
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to everyone who submitted this year!
Produced by Sue Mingus and The Charles Mingus Institute, and Dr. Keller Coker of The New School, the 11th Annual Charles Mingus High School Competition and Festival takes place in February. This year’s Festival includes a film showcase, student jams, a full day of instrumental clinics exploring the music of Charles Mingus, performances by the Mingus Big Band, and the nationwide Competition showcasing young jazz talent from high schools across the country. Outstanding Soloists have an opportunity to perform with the Mingus Big Band on Sunday night! Distinguished past adjudicators include: Gunther Schuller, Conductor/Composer, Pulitzer-Prize and MacArthur Grant Winner; Ken Pullig, Professor, Berklee College of Music; Justin DiCioccio, Director, Manhattan School of Music Jazz Arts Program; Conrad Herwig, Chair of Jazz Studies, Rutgers University; Robin Eubanks, Jazz Professor, Oberlin College; and musician/educators Boris Kozlov, Ku-umba Frank Lacy, Scott Robinson, Randy Brecker, Seamus Blake, Vincent Herring, Donny McCaslin, Christian McBride, and many others.All events are open to the public.Can't make it to New York City? You can still participate! Each school receives Mingus music for study, and expert feedback from Mingus musicians and educators!
Check out footage of past festivals!
Mingus High School Competition & Festival Overview
Past Competition & Festival Highlights
An excerpt from our 2012 Festival--Brass Clinic featuring Randy Brecker and Conrad Herwig
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Charles Mingus is recognized as a major 20th century composer, whose entire works have been acquired by the Library of Congress - a first for jazz, and a first for an African-American composer. Mingus left behind the largest legacy of composition in American music after Duke Ellington. The Mingus Bands remain devoted to this vast repertoire, and under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, play to great critical acclaim around the world.
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