Essentially Ellington Southeast Regional Festival Ensemble Registration

Hosted by UCF Jazz Studies as part of the UCF-Orlando Jazz Festival, in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center and WUCF Jazz 89.9FM. Students explore Duke Ellington’s legacy and the big-band tradition through performance, professional feedback, instrumental instruction, and collaboration. This education-focused, non-competitive festival welcomes developing and experienced high school jazz ensembles. Up to nine ensembles will participate. This application is separate from the national Essentially Ellington competition. A $300 fee is required from participating ensembles. Please do not pay without prior notice of acceptance. All bands must also be members of Essentially Ellington (EE) through Jazz at Lincoln Center. Membership is required to participate in the regional festival.