{"id":16098,"date":"2026-10-12T15:21:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T19:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/events\/?page_id=16098"},"modified":"2026-10-12T18:01:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T22:01:59","slug":"essentially-ellington","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cah.ucf.edu\/events\/essentially-ellington\/","title":{"rendered":"Essentially Ellington Southeast Regional Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t\t
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Hosted by UCF Jazz Studies as part of the UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival<\/u><\/a><\/strong>, in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center<\/strong> and WUCF Jazz 89.9FM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Students explore Duke Ellington\u2019s legacy and the big-band tradition through performance, professional feedback, instrumental instruction, and collaboration.<\/p>\n

This education-focused, non-competitive festival welcomes developing and experienced high school jazz ensembles. Up to nine ensembles will participate. Apply once per ensemble. UCF sets local application and attendance requirements; this application is separate from the national Essentially Ellington competition.<\/p>\n

Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026, 11:59PM<\/span>
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Apply Now!<\/p>\n

Participation Fee and Membership Requirements<\/h2>\n

A $300 fee is required<\/strong> from participating ensembles. Information on payment methods will be provided upon acceptance.<\/p>\n

All bands must also be members of Essentially Ellington (EE) through Jazz at Lincoln Center. Membership is required to participate in the regional festival.<\/p>\n