Columbus musical legend Hank Marr was one of the world’s masters of the Hammond B-3 organ. Along with Hank’s celebrity status as a member of the jazz elite, he was a dedicated and gifted educator. In recognition of over fifty years as a performer, teacher, arranger and conductor, the Jazz Arts Group has established the Hank Marr High School Jazz Award as a tribute to this special individual. This award will recognize an outstanding high school musician and their dedication to jazz performance.
Grand Prize Winner Will Be Awarded:
- The opportunity to perform as a guest soloist with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra
- A $500 cash prize
- A Jamey Aebersold gift certificate redeemable for the purchase of eight (8) Jamey Aebersold books
Runners-Up:
- The two runners-up will Jamey Aebersold gift certificates to purchase eight (8) Jamey Aebersold books: four (4) to keep and four (4) to give to their school music program.
Important Dates:
- Audition submission deadline: April 18, 2025
- First round audition notification: April 25, 2025
- Finals: May 7, 2025, 6pm – Jazz Academy (769 E. Long St. Columbus, Ohio)
