Welcome!
The Minot State University Division of Performing Arts and the Minot Public Schools Band Program are proud to announce a new collaboration, combining the Magic City Jazz Festival and the MSU Honor Jazz Ensemble, formerly held in conjunction with the Northwest Festival of Music, into one two-day event. The 22nd Annual Magic City Jazz Festival will be held at Minot State University in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, Friday and Saturday, February 9-10, 2024.
We are very pleased to announce that the clinicians for this year’s festival are trombonist, composer, and arranger Paul Nelson and Minot native and vocalist Jasmine Spitzer. Don't miss this exciting opportunity!
Letter to Music Directors [pdf]
Event Poster [pdf]
2024 MSU Honor Jazz Ensemble
Saxophones
Braxton Istilart (Alto) - Stanley High School
Collin Halsted (Alto) - Minot High School
Maximus Geathers (Tenor) - Minot High School
Michael Zepeda (Bari) - Minot High School
Trumpets
KcKenna Podall - Minot High School
Grayson Hannegrefs - Minot High School
Gabriel Burton - Minot High School
Isabella Lockrem - Minot High School
Trombone
Parker Armes - Minot High School
Carson Nadeau - Minot High School
Kaleb Buynak - Minot High School
Kadyn Mason (Bass) - Minot High School
Rhythm Section
Andrew Young (Piano) - Glenburn Public School
Theresa Wick (Bass) - Sidney High School
Jack Loard (Guitar) - Minot High School
Athena Buseth (Vibes) - Minot High School
Jordan Anderson (Drums) - Minot State University
