Live Performances - March 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Tickets go on sale starting in February 2025 - watch this spot for more information!

In the competition's 30th year, 30 finalists were selected from 127 schools, a record number. The students are excited to return to the House of Swing!

Essentially Ellington press release

Hall CJB is one of four finalists in their division. They received first place at the competition in February of 2024. Best of luck to the band!

The Navy's premiere jazz ensemble spent the morning giving clinics to both the Hall Concert Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble. They concluded their visit with a thrilling performance. Thank you for including us in your Northeast Tour!

HALL CONCERT JAZZ BAND PLACES FIRST IN THE 

2024 MINGUS COMPETITION!

The band received "Outstanding Brass Section" and "Outstanding Rhythm Section" awards. 

Chloe Madrak (tenor saxophone), Adam Ward (tenor saxophone), Pri Magavi (trombone), and Jeremy Baun (drums) received Outstanding Soloist awards.

Additionally, Magavi and Baun received scholarships to The New School!

for Large Jazz Ensemble AND Latin Jazz Ensemble!

Our Concert Jazz Band performed along side top jazz bands in the country when Jazz at Lincoln Center hosted Essentially Ellington 2023, May 11-13, in New York City.

Hall's Concert Jazz Band was awarded the following:

• Outstanding Section: Trombones

• Outstanding Rhythm Section Guitar: Jasmine Dang

• Outstanding Piano Solo: Avery Allen

• Outstanding Clarinet Solo: Chloe Madrak

• Outstanding Doubler: Chloe Madrak

• Outstanding Trombone Solo: Pri Magavi

• Honor Mention Trombone Solo: Maddie Makarewicz

Watch the Finalist Performance (Starts @ 1:03)

Watch the Finalist Announcement