Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz

Calendar of Events

October 2009
October 11	Washington, DC
Save the Date - Finals of the 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition
Finals of the 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition and All-Star Concert Gala, to be held at The Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater. More information to follow.
October 10	Washington, DC
Save the Date - Semi-Finals of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition
Semi-Finals of the 2009 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, to be held at the Smithsonian Institution's Baird Auditorium. More information to follow.
May 2009
May 9	New Orleans, LA
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Class of 2009 Commencement
Students currently enrolled in the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance at Loyola University New Orleans will graduate from the program and go on to pursue careers as jazz musicians, educators, and composers.
February 2009
February 17
Application Deadline for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance - Class of 2011
Applications must be received (not postmarked) for the Class of 2011 Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance college program at Loyola University New Orleans
December 2008
December 1 - 6	New Orleans, LA
Kurt Rosenwinkel in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

November 2008
November 18 - 20	New Orleans, LA
Buster Williams in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

October 2008
October 26	Los Angeles, CA
Finals of the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
Finals of the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition and All-Star Concert Gala, to be held at the Kodak Theatre
October 25	Los Angeles, CA
Semi-Finals of the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
Semi-Finals of the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition, to be held at Schoenberg Hall on the campus of the University of California - Los Angeles
October 20 - 23	New Orleans, LA
Barry Harris in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

October 4	New Orleans, LA
Monk Institute Ensemble Performs with Special Guest Nicholas Payton
Snug HarborJazz Bistro 626 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA 8pm and 10pm performances
September 2008
September 29 - October 3	New Orleans, LA
Nicholas Payton in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

September 15 - 19	New Orleans, LA
Steve Coleman in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

August 2008
August 15
Application Deadline for the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composers Competition
Please visit the Competition page of our Web site for an application.
August 15
Application Deadline for the 2008 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition
Please visit the Competition page of our Web site for an application.
May 2008
May 30	Chicago, IL
Antonio Hart with the Chicago Public Schools Gallery 37 Jazz Sextet
With special guests: Gallery 37 Jazz Combo II Jarrard Harris Rodney Clark Columbia College Concert Hall 1014 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 7:30 p.m. Call 312-742-1461 or visit www.37advanced.org for more information.
May 19 - 22	Chicago, IL
The Blues and Jazz - Two American Classics: Public School Informance Tour
With special guests Herbie Hancock, Bobby Watson, and Lisa Henry Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase, United Airlines, and Hotel Sax Chicago
May 4	New Orleans, LA
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Students
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival WWOZ Jazz Tent 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
April 2008
April 28 - May 3	Anchorage, AK
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Peer-to-Peer Informance Tour
Featuring Los Angeles' LA County High School for the Arts Jazz Sextet with special guests Bobby Watson and Lisa Henry
May 2 - 3	Anchorage, AK
Bobby Watson, Lisa Henry & the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Jazz Sextet
The future "young lions" of jazz join Bobby Watson and Lisa Henry for two public performances at the Organic Oasis, 2610 Spenard Road, Anchorage. On May 3, students from the Alaska Jazz Workshop in Anchorage will join the group for a jam session. Shows at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. General admission - $10; Students - $5 Call 907-277-7882 or visit www.organicoasis.com for more information.
April 30	New Orleans, LA
Terence Blanchard and Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Students
Preservation Hall 726 St. Peter 5:00 to 8:00 pm Call 504-522-2841
April 16 - 18	Mississippi
The Blues and Jazz - Two American Classics: Public School Informance Tour
With special guests Joe Louis Walker, Bobby Watson, and Lisa Henry April 16: Indianola, MS April 17: Cleveland, MS April 18: Ruleville, MS
April 17	Cleveland, MS
Blues and Jazz Concert Featuring Joe Louis Walker, Bobby Watson, and Lisa Henry
Free concert with the Thelonious Monk Institute's Blues and Jazz touring artists and the Delta State University Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dr. Paul Hankins Delta and Pine Land Theatre of the Bologna Performing Arts Center on the DSU campus 7:30 p.m. Visit DSU's Web site for more information
April 14 - 15	Memphis, TN
The Blues and Jazz - Two American Classics: Public School Informance Tour
With special guests Joe Louis Walker, Bobby Watson, and Lisa Henry
March 2008
March 24 - 29	Miami, FL
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Peer-to-Peer Informance Tour
Featuring the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Jazz Septet with special guests Antonio Hart and Lisa Henry
March 28	Oakland Park, FL
Antonio Hart, Lisa Henry & the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Jazz Septet
The future "young lions" of jazz join Antonio Hart and Lisa Henry for two public performances at the Alligator Alley Music Hall, 1321 East Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park, FL. Shows at 7:30 and 9:00 p.m. Call 954-771-2220 to order tickets.
March 27	Fort Lauderdale, FL
Antonio Hart, Lisa Henry & the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Jazz Septet
The future "young lions" of jazz join Antonio Hart and Lisa Henry for two public performances at the JAZZIZ Bistro, 5751 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale. Shows at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Call 954-583-8335 to order tickets.
March 17 - 22	Salt Lake City, UT
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Peer-to-Peer Informance Tour
Featuring Chicago's Gallery 37 Jazz Sextet with special guests Antonio Hart and Lisa Henry
March 3 - 8	New Orleans, LA
Kenny Barron in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

February 2008
February 12 - 16	New Orleans, LA
Jimmy Heath in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

January 2008
January 22 - 29	Delhi, Mumbai
U.S. State Department Tour to India
Featuring Patti Austin, Earl Klugh, Bob James, and Bobby Watson with Thelonious Monk Institute Alumni
January 21 - 26	Panama City, Panama
Fifth Annual Panama Jazz Festival with Danilo Perez
Featuring the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Students
January 12	Toronto, Canada
Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Sextet and Big Band in Concert
IAJE Conference Fairmont Royal York Hotel 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM with special guest Pat LaBarbera
January 12	Toronto, Canada
Dallas' Booker T. Washington High School of the Arts Jazz Septet in Concert
IAJE Conference Fairmont Royal York Hotel 5:00 PM with special guest Tierney Sutton
January 7 - 11	New Orleans, LA
John Scofield in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

January 10	New Orleans, LA
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Students
Snug HarborJazz Bistro 626 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA 8pm and 10pm performance
December 2007
December 22	Los Angeles, CA
Thelonious Monk Institute, Jazz in the Classroom/Beyond the Bell Performance
Narbonne High School Jazz Combo and Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Jazz Combo 735 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 12:00-2:00pm
December 15	Los Angeles, CA
Thelonious Monk Institute, Jazz in the Classroom/ Beyond the Bell Performance
Eagle Rock High School Jazz Combo and Los Angeles County High School for the Arts Jazz Combo 735 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90017 12:00-2:00pm
December 13	New Orleans, LA
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Students
Snug HarborJazz Bistro 626 Frenchmen St. New Orleans, LA 8pm and 10pm performance
December 12	New Orleans, LA
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Students
Club Thelonious at Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA 8pm performance followed by open jam session Admission is free
December 3 - 7	New Orleans, LA
Benny Golson in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

December 5	New Orleans, LA
Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Students
Club Thelonious at Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA 8pm performance followed by open jam session Admission is free
November 2007
November 28 - 29	New Orleans, LA
Nnenna Freelon in Residence at Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance, Loyola University

November 28	New Orleans, LA
Monk Ensemble
Monk Ensemble Club Thelonious at Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA 8pm performance followed by an open jam session Admission is free
November 14	New Orleans, LA
Monk Ensemble
Club Thelonious at Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Ave New Orleans, LA 8pm performance followed by an open jam session Admission is free
November 5	New Orleans, LA
Monk Ensemble opening for Terence Blanchard
Monk Ensemble (opening act) Terence Blanchard In Concert (A Requiem for Katrina) 7:00pm Dixon Hall Tulane University CLICK HERE for more info
October 2007
October 28	Los Angeles, CA
Finals of the 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition
Finals of the 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition and Tribute to Herbie Hancock, to be held at the Kodak Theatre. Tickets can be purchased at the Kodak Theatre box office, online at www.kodaktheatre.com, or by calling 323.308.6300
October 27	Los Angeles, CA
Semi-Finals of the 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition
Semi-Finals of the 2007 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Trumpet Competition, to be held at Schoenberg Hall on the campus of the University of California - Los Angeles