MJI IS TAKING THE "A" TRAIN TO NYC! (1)
Sun, Feb 15
|The New School in NYC
MJI proudly announces that our "A" Train Ensemble has been selected to participate in the prestigious 17th Annual Charles Mingus Festival and High School Competition, February 14-16, 2025 in NYC!
Time & Location
Feb 15, 2026, 12:00 PM CST
The New School in NYC, 66 W 12th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
About the Event
MJI IS TAKING THE "A" TRAIN TO NYC!
MJI YOUTH ENSEMBLE 1 OF 3 FINALISTS IN NYC JAZZ COMPETITION
MJI’s "A" Train Ensemble, a quartet of high school musicians that includes saxophone, piano, bass, and drums has been rehearsing since September to reach this goal! We are excited to have been selected as a finalist in the specialized school category. Top high school students from across the United States will celebrate the music of the great bassist and composer Charles Mingus (1922-1979) as part of the 17th Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School Competition taking place at The New School of Jazz & Contemporary Music in New York City. Details for the full weekend festival taking place February 14-16, 2025, can be found at charlesmingus.org.)
As part of our mission, we aim to provide this youth ensemble with an inspiring jazz experience in NYC that they will never forget,…
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If you are looking for a good reason for a 2024 or 2025 tax deduction, please consider sending our "A" Train Ensemble to the Mingus Competition in NYC. Make a tax-deductible donation today to help us continue our youth programs. We count on donors and supporters to make jazz performances and education available to the community. Your tax-deductible contribution in honor of our Jazz Circle and Scholarship Funds helps us provide these experiences and events.
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