JAZZ EXPERIENCE COMPETITION

This is a national (i.e. UK-wide) competition for jazz ensembles with members aged 11-18. The competition's 3 age bands mean that younger musicians can enter and stand a good chance of success within their age group.
Judges include Julian Joseph, Peter Ind, Richard Michael, Helen Mayhew, Andrea Vicari and Liane Carroll.

All that's required is to prepare just 2 pieces: a blues and a piece of your/their own choosing that features impro.
Ensembles are based around piano (or kbd), bass (upright, bass guitar, etc), drums, plus optionally up to 5 additional performers.

How To Take Part
Now: read through the details on the attached Rules document
Asap: Email angela.whittington@gmx.yamaha as soon as possible to confirm your intention to take part.
This term: Coach your ensemble this term, as explained in the Rules document (attached)
By mid-Jamuary 2010: Send us a video of your ensemble performing their 2 pieces, with the completed application form (also attached), by mid-January 2010.
It's that simple!

We are not insisting that every member of the ensemble improvises. So if you've got some musicians who are solid rhythm players and others who have a flair for impro, they can work to their strengths. A good, tightly together ensemble will go a long way in this competition. So please have a go and take part.

NB: You can enter more than one ensemble, though no performer may appear in more than one ensemble.
http://www.yamahaeducation.co.uk/jazz_experience