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New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Orchestra among Finalists in Charles Mingus Festival and Competition

The New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Orchestra and Charles Mingus Combo are among twelve finalist ensembles in the 12th Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School Competition, February 14-17




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New Jersey Youth Symphony Jazz Program Receives Top Prizes at the 12th Annual Charles Mingus Festival & High School Competition

Two NJYS ensembles were awarded the Mingus Spirit Award, Best Trombone Section, and three Outstanding Soloist awards.




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The Thingus About Mingus

The following is a guest post from Processing Technician Pam Murrell. In addition to being an adroit cellist, bassist, and pianist, Charles Mingus was also an accomplished composer. During his lifetime he wrote over three hundred scores, creating his first concert piece, “Half-Mast Inhibition,” at the age of seventeen. Ultimately, he aspired to be a […]




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Remapping modern Germany after national socialism, 1945-1961 / Matthew D. Mingus

Dewey Library - GA873.7.A1 M56 2017