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Jazz

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Voice

"Under other circumstances, playing with a group of artists I'd met only one day earlier might have made me nervous, but because NFAA always picks the best talent to attend youngARTS Week, we all felt confident that we could give a great performance. "

- Edwin Barbash

JAZZ REQUIREMENTS
Participants are required to submit a videotaped audition which must include the following - in this order:

The 12-bar blues piece Straight No Chaser in medium tempo with standard or altered chord changes. You must include at least three choruses of improvisation. Click here to download the leadsheet.
A jazz ballad of your choice which must include one chorus of improvisation. (No original compositions).
An up-tempo tune in any jazz style except blues which must include at least three choruses of improvisation. (Composers such as Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Pat Matheny, Herbie Hancock, George Gershwin, Tito Puente. No original compositions).

Participant's submission should display a full range of technical skill and interpretive ability, demonstrate the ability to play in a variety of jazz styles and show your particular interests and strengths.

Each selection should be 3 - 5 minutes in length. All must be played in combo format (minimum: piano or guitar, bass and drums) with either a live band or a pre-recorded format. The instrument to be judged should predominate.

Click here to see the repertoire used by recent winners in Jazz.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTENT OF JAZZ VIDEOTAPE/DVD AUDITION:

	Do's (required)	Don'ts (can be disqualified)
1.	Record your audition in the order listed above using a NEW VHS cassette or DVD.	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 second piece is (title) composed by (composer)." (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 with the student auditioning being the main focus. Shoot straight on, leaving the camera in one location.	Do not pan, move the camera, or follow the musician. Camera may be no closer than waist up.
4.	Use a good quality microphone and check for good balance and blend. Edits between songs are allowed.	Do not edit within a song. No sound enhancements are allowed.
Recommendations There should be short pauses between selections. Make sure the sound and picture are both of good quality. Test your recordings before releasing your musicians and submitting for judging. Tapes or DVDs that cannot be played will be disqualified. Test your VHS tape or DVD on a standard VHS or DVD player. NOTE: Videotape/DVD’s will not be returned. Participants should make and keep copies of all materials submitted. NFAA ARTS is not responsible for submissions lost or damaged in the mail.