Mingus Fest! High School Competition

FREE full day of High School big bands and combos playing Mingus and competing against other bands from around the county. The 17th Annual Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival , with essential Competition events taking place on Saturday and Sunday at The New School of Jazz.

Schedule Of Events

February 14, 2025

Mingus Fest! Mingus Big Band OPEN REHEARSAL. Open Rehearsal/Master Class And Q&A, Free And Open To The Public But Requires Rsvp!

February 15, 2025

Mingus Festival! The Artistry and Humanity of Charles Mingus with Eric Mingus

The Music of CHARLES MINGUS is like nothing else that came before it, but it was influenced by the rich variety of music and art in his young life in Watts. This class provides a holistic overview of some of the factors that shaped him as an artist and helped form his unique musical voice. Charles’ youngest son Eric will tell the story of his father’s early education, and play recordings of the music his father was inspired by, and music they listened to together at home, with consideration given to the historical context of the works. Students are invited to ask questions and engage in discussion of the class material.

February 16, 2025

Mingus Fest! High School Competition

FREE full day of High School big bands and combos playing Mingus and competing against other bands from around the county. The 17th Annual Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival , with essential Competition events taking place on Saturday and Sunday at The New School of Jazz.

Date : February 14-16, 2025

Time :

February 14, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

February 15, 2025 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

February 16, 2025 from 9:00am to 6:00pm

Locations :

New School Arnhold Hall, 55 West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011

New School Tishman Auditorium, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003

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