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"The chance to get on stage and play with musicians I would have never met if it weren't for NFAA was almost too good to be true. I made six great friends that I'll be playing with for the rest of my life."

- Edwin Barbash

JAZZ COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS

David Rosenthal
2007 NFAA youngARTS Winner in Jazz

Participants are required to submit the following:

Submit scores of three original compositions in the jazz idiom. (Please do not send original documents as score will NOT be returned).
Submit a videotape/DVD recording of at least two of the three original compositions. The videotape/DVD must be labeled with titles of the works in order and dates of composition. (CD's or audiotapes will be accepted if videotape/DVD is not available)

Click here to see the repertoire from recent winners in Jazz.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTENT OF JAZZ VIDEOTAPE/DVD AUDITION:

	Do's (required)	Don'ts (can be disqualified)
1.	Record your audition using a NEW VHS cassette or DVD. (CD's or audiotapes will be accepted if videotape/DVD is not available)	Do not submit a mini-DV, mini cassette or VCD.
2.	Announce your audition in the following manner: "My ARTS ID# is 08009999/251. My first piece is (title) and was composed on (date). (You will receive your ARTS ID# once you have completed the registration process).	Do not state your name or place it in or on the video/DVD box/case. Do not make any other comments.
3.	Use a fixed point of view for your camera Including all band members. Shoot straight on, leaving the camera in one location.	Do not pan or move the camera.
4.	Use a good quality microphhone and check for good balance and blend. Edits between songs are allowed.	Do not edit within a song. No sound enhancements are allowed.
5.	Submit your audition materials according to the official mailing requirements.
6.	You must, if chosen as a finalist, give NFAA permission to use your submission in relationship to the youngARTS process. You are responsible for communicating any copyright information current and/or pending for your submission.	Do not edit CDs or splice audiotapes. No sound enhancements are allowed.

Recommendations There should be short pauses between selections. Make sure the sound and picture are both of good quality. Rehearsal setting is preferred but live concerts would be accepted if necessary. Test your recordings before releasing your musicians and submitting for judging. Videotapes/DVD that cannot be played will be disqualified. NOTE: Videotape/DVD’s will not be returned. Participants should make and keep copies of all materials submitted. NFAA is not responsible for submissions lost or damaged in the mail.