Let My Children Hear Music/ The Charles Mingus Institute and Dr. Keller Coker, Dean of The School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, are pleased to announce the in-person return to Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival weekend, February 18 & 19, 2023.

Entries to this year’s Competition will include big bands and combos from around the nation, and a new feature this year is that combos can be as small as two students.

In an effort to increase participation and diversity, we are also pleased to announce the Sue Mingus Memorial Fund. Entry fee waivers and travel stipends are available on a limited basis. Please contact us for consideration.

All events during the festival are open to the public. More details at CharlesMingus.org as they are available!