13th Annual Charles Mingus Virtual Festival
Feb
11
to Feb 15

13th Annual Charles Mingus Virtual Festival

This year’s Festival will be a virtual conference celebrating the musical legacy of Great American Composer Charles Mingus!

In light of a precarious time we are bringing the experience of Mingus Music and New York City to you. Festival weekend will feature online workshops, Mingus special events, and a public broadcast showcasing performances of Mingus Music.

Categories for ensembles include combo, virtual combo, big band, and virtual big band.

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Helen Sung - FINAL FOR SUMMER -  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Jul
27
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Helen Sung - FINAL FOR SUMMER - 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

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Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Helen Sung
Monday, July 27 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For over 11 years Mingus Mondays held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the clubs are closed, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

This will be the final Mingus Monday Live for the summer.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

CONTRIBUTE:

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Jason Marshall & Boris Kozlov  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Jul
13
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Jason Marshall & Boris Kozlov 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

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Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Jason Marshall, in conversation with Boris Kozlov
Monday, July 6 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For over 11 years Mingus Mondays held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the clubs are closed, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Jason Marshall  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Jul
6
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Jason Marshall 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

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Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Jason Marshall
Monday, July 6 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the clubs are closed, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Scott Robinson  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Jun
29
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Scott Robinson 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Scott Robinson
Monday, June 20 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the clubs are closed, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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ATTYCB: An Open Forum (Bass) / Class 1: "Mingus Bass Lines"
Jun
25
5:00 PM17:00

ATTYCB: An Open Forum (Bass) / Class 1: "Mingus Bass Lines"

June 25th, 5-7pm EST

With reknowned bassists and educators:
Boris Kozlov, Andrew McKee, Michael Richmond

Join us to discuss the rich performance legacy of bassist Charles Mingus and construction of bass lines in Mingus Music, with listening examples and expert knowledge from modern masters of the instrument. There will be a brief Q&A following.

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Theo Hill  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Jun
22
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Theo Hill 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

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Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Theo Hill
Monday, June 22 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the clubs are closed, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Michael Richmond  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Jun
15
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Michael Richmond 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: bassist Michael Richmond

Monday, June 15 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/David Lee Jones  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Jun
8
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/David Lee Jones 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: David Lee Jones
Monday, June 8, 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Earl McIntyre & Renee Manning  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page (Copy)
Jun
1
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Earl McIntyre & Renee Manning 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page (Copy)

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Earl McIntyre & Renee Manning
Monday, June 1 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/TBD  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
May
25
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/TBD 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: TBD
Monday, May 25 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Michael Rabinowitz  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
May
18
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Michael Rabinowitz 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Michael Rabinowitz
Monday, May 11 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/Lauren Sevian  7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
May
11
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/Lauren Sevian 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Lauren Sevian
Monday, May 11 at 7:30pm EDT
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/ Wayne Escoffery 7:30pm EDT on Charles Mingus FB Page
May
4
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/ Wayne Escoffery 7:30pm EDT on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: Wayne Escoffery
Monday, May 4th at 7:30pm EST
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays Live! w/David Gilmore 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Apr
27
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays Live! w/David Gilmore 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Mingus Mondays Live!

Featuring: David Gilmore
Monday, April 27th at 7:30pm EST
Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Featuring master guitarist David Gilmore, and supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

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Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series w/BORIS KOZLOV 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Apr
20
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series w/BORIS KOZLOV 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Join us! Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series 

Featuring members of the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Orchestra, and Mingus Dynasty

Monday, April 20 BORIS KOZLOV
7:30pm EST

Stream via the Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Celebrating the music of Charles Mingus, we present Mingus Mondays Live! For 11 years Mingus Mondays have held strong at Jazz Standard in NYC. As the world goes still, we bring these weekly community gatherings to you.

Charles Mingus's 98th Birthday Week! Featuring bassist, arranger, and Mingus band leader Boris Kozlov, and supporting musicians of the Mingus Dynasty, Mingus Orchestra, and Grammy award-winning Mingus Big Band.

Funds support musicians of the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Orchestra, and Mingus Dynasty ensembles. Thank you, from Jazz Workshop, Inc.

To contribute: paypal.me/mingusbands

Thank you, from Jazz Workshop, Inc.

#mingusmondays

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Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series w/ David Kikoski 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Apr
13
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series w/ David Kikoski 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Join us! Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series 

Featuring members of the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Orchestra, and Mingus Dynasty, streaming live on Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Monday, April 13 David Kikoski
7:30pm EST

Funds support musicians of the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Orchestra, and Mingus Dynasty ensembles. Thank you, from Jazz Workshop, Inc.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series w/ Freddie Bryant 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page
Apr
6
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series w/ Freddie Bryant 7:30pm EST on Charles Mingus FB Page

Join us! Mingus Mondays - Facebook Livestream Series 

Featuring members of the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Orchestra, and Mingus Dynasty, streaming live on Charles Mingus Facebook Page

Monday, April 6 Freddie Bryant
7:30pm EST

Funds support musicians of the Mingus Big Band, Mingus Orchestra, and Mingus Dynasty ensembles. Thank you, from Jazz Workshop, Inc.

paypal.me/mingusbands

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CANCELED: Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY
Mar
23
7:30 PM19:30

CANCELED: Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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CANCELED: Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY
Mar
16
7:30 PM19:30

CANCELED: Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY
Mar
9
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY
Mar
2
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY
Feb
24
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard NY

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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Mingus Orchestra at Jazz Standard
Feb
17
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Orchestra at Jazz Standard

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard
Feb
16
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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High School Competition
Feb
16
9:00 AM09:00

High School Competition

  • The New School-Tishman Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Full day of Competition, 12 bands

Sue Mingus & Let My Children Hear Music/ The Charles Mingus Institute and Dr. Keller Coker, Dean of The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, announce finalists and this year’s exciting lineup for the Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival weekend, February 14-17, 2020. Entries to this year’s Competition include big bands and combos from all over the nation and show much heart and great dedication. The 2020 Festival will include performances and education events at The New School, and Mingus Big Band will perform all weekend at Jazz Standard. On Sunday night “outstanding soloists” from the Competition will have an opportunity to sit in with the band.

On Saturday, clinics and workshops at The New School's Arnhold Hall will feature master classes for instruments and sections, films, and clinics that explore aspects of Mingus music, followed by a student Mingus jam and panel event. Prominent Mingus educators and musicians will participate in the clinics and adjudicate the Competition on Sunday in Tishman Auditorium.

All events are open to the public. More details at http://CharlesMingus.org and at the Facebook event page - 12th Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School Competition. Press Release here

Sue Mingus & Let My Children Hear Music/The Charles Mingus Institute and Dr. Keller Coker, Dean of The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music @newschooljazz , announce finalists and this year’s exciting lineup for the Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival weekend, February 14-17, 2020. Entries to this year’s Competition include big bands and combos from all over the nation and show much heart and great dedication. The 2020 Festival will include performances and education events at @thenewschool , and @mingusbigband will perform all weekend at @jazzstandard . On Sunday night “outstanding soloists” from the Competition will have an opportunity to sit in with the band.

On Saturday, clinics and workshops at The New School's Arnhold Hall will feature master classes for instruments and sections, films, and clinics that explore aspects of Mingus music, followed by a student Mingus jam and panel event. Prominent Mingus educators and musicians will participate in the clinics and
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Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard
Feb
15
7:30 PM19:30

Mingus Big Band at Jazz Standard

Jazz Standard, East 27th Street, New York, NY, United States

Enjoy two electrifying sets of Charles Mingus' music, performed by a rotating cast of: Mingus Big Band: 14-piece ensemble Mingus Dynasty: 7-piece jazz combo Mingus Orchestra: 10-piece orchestra, comprised of both classical and jazz musicians Sets are every Monday at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Please visit to find out what band is playing tonight.

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Clinics, Masterclasses, Student Jam
Feb
15
9:00 AM09:00

Clinics, Masterclasses, Student Jam

Clinics, Masterclasses, Jam, Free and Open to the Public

Sue Mingus & Let My Children Hear Music/ The Charles Mingus Institute and Dr. Keller Coker, Dean of The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, announce finalists and this year’s exciting lineup for the Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival weekend, February 14-17, 2020. Entries to this year’s Competition include big bands and combos from all over the nation and show much heart and great dedication. The 2020 Festival will include performances and education events at The New School, and Mingus Big Band will perform all weekend at Jazz Standard. On Sunday night “outstanding soloists” from the Competition will have an opportunity to sit in with the band.

On Saturday, clinics and workshops at The New School's Arnhold Hall will feature master classes for instruments and sections, films, and clinics that explore aspects of Mingus music, followed by a student Mingus jam and panel event. Prominent Mingus educators and musicians will participate in the clinics and adjudicate the Competition on Sunday in Tishman Auditorium.

All events are open to the public. More details at http://CharlesMingus.org and at the Facebook event page - 12th Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School Competition. Press Release here

Sue Mingus & Let My Children Hear Music/The Charles Mingus Institute and Dr. Keller Coker, Dean of The New School of Jazz and Contemporary Music @newschooljazz , announce finalists and this year’s exciting lineup for the Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival weekend, February 14-17, 2020. Entries to this year’s Competition include big bands and combos from all over the nation and show much heart and great dedication. The 2020 Festival will include performances and education events at @thenewschool , and @mingusbigband will perform all weekend at @jazzstandard . On Sunday night “outstanding soloists” from the Competition will have an opportunity to sit in with the band.

On Saturday, clinics and workshops at The New School's Arnhold Hall will feature master classes for instruments and sections, films, and clinics that explore aspects of Mingus music, followed by a student Mingus jam and panel event. Prominent Mingus educators and musicians will participate in the clinics and
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