Brubeck Jazz Summit Application

Inviting the finest young jazz musicians on the planet to train with top jazz professionals.

Brubeck Jazz Summit is a one-week, intensive educational program in jazz performance for thirty exceptionally talented students from throughout the world with faculty, guest artists and master teachers as a living legacy of the musician and international statesman, Dave Brubeck.

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. The Brubeck Jazz Summit accepts online applications from highly motivated students who are ENTERING their sophomore, junior, or senior years in high school. Graduating seniors are also eligible to apply. Brass players (trumpet/trombone), saxophonists, guitarists, pianists, bassists, drummers, and vocalists are all encouraged to apply.

Sunday, July 10 - Saturday, July 16, 2022

Sierra Nevada University, Incline Village, North Lake Tahoe, NV

Application

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

Student Name*
First Last
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Student Email*
Student Cell Phone
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*
Grade or Year*
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 will help you succeed at the Brubeck Jazz Summit?*
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.
*Recordings may be with a live rhythm section or backing track. Audio does not need to be professionally recorded.
**Rhythm section instruments are welcome to "comp" behind a soloist if recording with live band, but this is not a requirement.
Drummers:
1. Play a blues of your choice with a live band, "comp" for at least 3 choruses and solo and/or trade for at least 3 choruses.
2. OPTIONAL: 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 with a live band, however audio does not need to be professionally recorded.
Audio or Video File*
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Youtube or Soundcloud Links
Letter of Recommendation from Teacher*
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Please upload your teacher recommendation letter here.
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