Third Annual Essentially Ellington

2027 USC Jazz Studies Essentially Ellington Regional

The 2027 USC Jazz Studies Essentially Ellington Regional is a learning, adjudication and performance opportunity for regional high school and middle school jazz students to perform for and work with our world class jazz faculty and Jazz at Lincoln Center faculty.

2027 USC Jazz Studies Essentially Ellington Regional

Sunday, April 11 and Monday, April 12

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Adjudication and clinics with USC and Jazz at Lincoln Center Faculty
7:30 p.m.	Evening Concert

Each ensemble will have a 30-minute warm-up period, a 30-minute performance period on the Koger Center main stage and a 30-minute clinic with USC and Jazz at Lincoln Center faculty. Ensembles will also receive a professional recording of their performance.

All registered bands must play one tune from the Essentially Ellington library at the 2027 USC Jazz Studies Essentially Ellington Regional.

Registration includes free tickets and reserved seating for all students to the evening concerts. The School of Music is conveniently located near numerous dining and entertainment options. Hotel discounts are available for ensembles wishing to stay overnight.

Registration

Early registration deadline: Aug. 1 ($250)

Final registration deadline: Oct. 1 ($300)

Space is limited to 8 ensembles per day.

Contact

Director of the 2027 USC Jazz Studies Essentially Ellington Regional: Lauren Meccia

School of Music