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 for the 2021 competition are listed in the downloadable PDF below. The application opens this summer.

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

"Naima" arranged by 2020 Winner Sophia Kickhofel

"Stepping Stones" composed by 2020 Winner Ethan Pires

"We See" arranged by 2020 Winner Jason Arkins

"Airplane" composed by 2020 Winner Emmanuel Michael

"Fuchsia Swing Song" arranged by Graeham Guerin

"Nefertiti" arranged by 2020 Winner Miguel Russell

About the Competition

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