First Name * Middle Name Last Name * Address * City * State * Zip * Email * Phone * If you are under the age of 18 years old please provide a parent email address below. Parent Name Parent Email How/where did you hear about Jazz in July? * Note: Please do not include quotes or line breaks in your answers as it breaks the automation of the application process Years of formal instruction (i.e. school band, practice lessons) * Briefly describe your general musical experience in terms of private instruction, coursework, training in improvisation, and ensemble and solo performances. Limit your answers to two paragraphs. * Note: Please do not include quotes or line breaks in your answers as it breaks the automation of the application process School/Place of employment * Choose the description(s) that best fits you High school student College student Music educator Semi-professional Professional Other status? T-Shirt Size * Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large Previous years in Jazz in July? (i.e. 0, 1, 2) * When do you plan to attend Jazz in July * Both weeks July 8 - 21, 2024 Week one only July 8 - 12, 2024 Week two only July 15 - 19, 2024 Please specify to which program you are applying * Instrumental Ensemble Program Vocal Jazz Soloists Program With which instrument will you participate * Pianists only: In which small ensemble would you prefer to participate? * Piano Trio (piano, bass, drums) Combo with rhythm section and horns Both, if possible Do you play Doubles? * Yes No Choose all doubles that apply Clarinet Soprano Sax Baritone Sax Flute Would you like to be considered for the Big Band? (Instrumentalists) * Yes No Will you need to use university housing? * Yes No Will you need day or full time parking? * Commuter Resident I don't need parking Please list all special needs. Please describe any mobility disabilities or dietary needs The following questions are required for grant and foundation reports. They have no bearing on the applicants acceptance or denial to Jazz in July. The data gathered is solely used for the continued funding of Jazz in July. Choose the ethnicity that best describes you Native American White Hispanic Asian African American Other ethnicity? Audition Requirement An application to the instrumental and vocal programs requires an audio recording featuring a minimum of two jazz standard selections. Each tune is judged for rhythm, tone, articulation, and interpretation. The applicant's performance is carefully considered, both in the acceptance procedure and in instrumental combo placement. (One submission for two or more applicants will not be accepted.) Acceptable audio formats: .mp3, .m4a . Video submissions will not be accepted. INSTRUMENTALISTS: Please submit a recording including a minimum of TWO jazz standards of contrasting jazz styles and tempos (no ballads, please.) Length of submission should not exceed 10 minutes and should be EDITED to include only the intro, the melody, and your solos. VOCALISTS: Please submit a recording including a minimum of TWO jazz standards of contrasting jazz styles and tempos (please include a fast or moderately-fast tempo and a slow tempo or ballad.) Length of submission should not exceed 10 minutes. Email to: jazzjuly@umass.edu NOTE: We do our best to keep up with incoming auditions, but our inbox space is limited so if you receive a message stating that the mail was not delivered WAIT three days and send the audition again. Also, please try to keep audition files under 5 MB.Please remember we can only accept .mp3 and .m4a formats! How will you submit your audition recording? * I will submit my audition via E-mail to Jazz in July (jazzjuly@umass.edu) - File will be under 5MB Registration Fee Registration payments are made through the UMass Fine Arts Center Box Office. Pay online here (Visa, MasterCard, Discover): Make check payable to University of Massachusetts Amherst Mailed checks must be sent to: JAZZ IN JULY 10 Curry Hicks University of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003-9300 How will you pay the registration fee? * I will pay with a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover Card online I will mail a check
