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Jazz Festival
The Jazz festival promotes the study and performance of the American Jazz Form by piano students of all ages and levels in a non-competitive setting.
One composition in its original form is required (i.e., not a simplified arrangement of Gershwin, Joplin, etc.) and must represent the Jazz idiom—such as blues, rag or boogie. As the Jazz Festival is an opportunity to educate students specifically on jazz style, rhythm and performance, improvisation is strongly encouraged (improvisations should be marked on the score, if different from standard swing. The improvisation element is optional). The composition must be memorized and at least 12 measures long. Ensembles may use music.
Students will receive an evaluation, a rating, a certificate and a ribbon. They will be rated on a scale of Superior, Excellent or Very Good based on the following criteria: accuracy, rhythm, articulation, interpretation, pedal, memory and stage presence.
 Entry:
Note: To enter pupils, you must judge on the day of Festival or secure a replacement.
Teachers may register their students by completing an application, emailing the information to Susan Flinn at the address below, or completing an on line form (see below).
Entrant fees: Solo--$10.00 per student Ensemble--$8.00 per student
All teachers will need a copy of the Judging Form/Ratings Sheet. Make two copies for each student to give to the judges.
A set of guidelines including descriptions and examples of appropriate “jazz” music will be provided to teachers upon request.
Applications:
Applications, Instructions and Judging Form/Ratings Sheets are available at www.FlinnPiano.com . For further questions, please contact:
Susan Flinn
Phone & Fax: (540) 659-0506
Email: FlinnPiano@aol.com
Web Address: www.flinnpiano.com
To download forms, click here for application, Judging Form/Ratings Sheets, or instructions.
RMS Jazz Festival 2008 Announcement
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Application Deadline: Saturday, October 25, 2008
Location: University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA
Category & Registration Fee: Solo - $10.00 Ensemble - $8.00
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