Jazz

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Jazz is open to composers and instrumentalists. Strong auditions showcase the artist’s individual work, technical expertise, and highlight the artist’s unique and original sound (if you are a jazz vocalist, please see voice).

 

REQUIREMENTS

All the requirements are listed in the downloadable PDFs below.

COMPOSITION | INSTRUMENTAL | PERCUSSION

hear from alumni & master artists
Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy | Master Artist
Ignacio Berroa | Master Artist
Emmet Cohen | 2009 Winner in Jazz

select performances from winners
"Swinging at the Haven" arranged by 2018 Winner Veronica Leahy
"Tones for Joan’s Bones" arranged by 2018 Winner Joseph Curreri
"U.M.M.G." arranged by 2018 Winner Benjamin Cohen
"Someday" composed by 2018 Winner Joseph Giordano
"Pannonica" arranged by 2018 Winner Ethan Moffitt
"Five Will Get You Ten" by Sonny Clark performed by 2018 Winners in Jazz

About the Competition

For more information on the YoungArts' national arts competition, such as eligibility or how to apply, please visit our main competition page.