Brubeck Jazz Summit Application

Apply below for Brubeck Jazz Summit 2023!

We invite aspiring young jazz artists to apply to join us for a life-changing week of apprenticeship in combo rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, and performances with artists chosen from an all-star faculty roster. Highly motivated students who are in their sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school at the time of application and international students ages 15-18 at the time of application are eligible to apply. Brass players (trumpet/trombone), saxophonists, guitarists, pianists, bassists, drummers, and vocalists are all encouraged to apply.

Sunday, July 9 - Saturday, July 15, 2023

University of Nevada, Reno, Take Tahoe

Application

For consideration or additional information on scholarship opportunities, please e-mail: Jazz@classicaltahoe.org

Student Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Age at Time of Application*
Student Email*
Student Cell Phone
Gender: How do you identify? (Please check as many boxes as you like)*
- Man
- Woman
- Non-binary
- Agender
- Other (option to self-describe below)
- Prefer not to answer
Gender: self-describe (optional)
What race or ethnicity best describes you? (Please check as many boxes as you would like)
- African-American or Black
- American Indian or Alaska Native or Indigenous or First Nation
- Arab or Middle Eastern or North African
- Asian or Asian American
- Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latinx
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
- White or Caucasian or European American
- Other (option to self-describe below)
- Prefer not to respond
Race or ethnicity: self-describe (optional)
Please Share your Pronouns:*
Primary Language*
Primary Instrument*
Student Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Parent or Guardian Name*
Parent or Guardian Email*
Parent or Guardian Cell Phone*
Parent or Guardian Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Name of School*
Teacher's Name
Teacher's Email
Honors, Awards, Musical and Otherwise*
Leadership Roles*
What do you hope to gain from this experience?*
Name 3 qualities that you possess, that you believe will help you to succeed at the Brubeck Jazz Summit.*
What are your goals for music and/or career beyond your school experience?*
Audition Material:
Horns/Pianist/Guitarists/Bassists:
1. Play a blues melody of your choice and improvise for at least 3 choruses.
2. Play “In Your Own Sweet Way” by Dave Brubeck with melody and at least 1 chorus of improvisation.
3. Bassists should demonstrate "walking", soloing is optional (but encouraged)
*Recordings may be with a live rhythm section or backing track. Audio does not need to be professionally recorded.
Pianists and Guitarists should “comp” behind another soloist for at least one chorus.”
Drummers:
1. Play a blues of your choice with a live band, "comp" for at least 1 chorus and solo and/or trade for at least 3 choruses.
2. Play “In Your Own Sweet Way” by Dave Brubeck with a live band. "Comp" for at least 1 chorus and solo or trade for at least 1 chorus.
*Drummers should record one of the above options on brushes. Please record with a live band (can be performed as a duo, but must be playing with at least one other live musician), however audio does not need to be professionally recorded.
Audio or Video File*
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Max. file size: 256 MB.
Youtube or Soundcloud Links
Letter of Recommendation from Teacher*
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Please upload your teacher recommendation letter here.
Are you pursuing a scholarship?
Did you hear about us from University of Nevada, Reno Jazz Festival?
- Yes
- No
Did you hear about us through WIJO?
- Yes
- No
Submitting your Application and Application Fee Payment
Price:
Application Fee is $35 through January 31, 2023 (Early Bird Rate). Application fee will increase to $50 on February 1, 2023. When you are ready to finalize your application with fee payment, click Submit. You will be redirected to payment page. Payment can only be made via a credit card.

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