DEADLINE 6/15: Mingus Camp at Rutgers University July 17 to 22, 2022

Rutgers Summer Jazz features Mingus at 100!

Featuring instructors from the NYC Mingus Band …Conrad Herwig, Donald Edwards, Freddie Bryant, and more!

2022 Rutgers Summer Jazz Institute, New Brunswick, NJ

Open to Students Ages 11-18
Residential Option for Students Ages 14-18

Dig deep into the music of Charles Mingus as taught by faculty in the nationally recognized Mason Gross jazz program, and members of the Grammy-winning Mingus Big Band. Sample a week in the life of a Mason Gross jazz major while improving your improvisation, small group, and large ensemble skills.

This summer’s program celebrates the 100th birthday of the legendary Charles Mingus. Participants will study Mingus charts and enjoy masterclasses and guest artists from the NYC Mingus Big Band. Students will also spend the week preparing for their final end-of-week concert showcase for family and friends to enjoy!

Read the Program FAQ Here

Watch the Rutgers Mingus Ensemble, directed by tenor saxophonist Abraham Burton, member of Mingus Big Band. This video was created by the collegiate jazz program during the 2020-21 year as a sampling of the Mingus curriculum taught