Jazz Horn Competition

Repertoire

1. Blues. Any standard blues head. Be prepared to play multiple choruses of soloing.
2. One contrasting tune that falls into any one of the following stylistic categories, including at least one chorus of soloing:
   • Medium Swing
   • Up-tempo Swing
   • BalladM
   • Latin
3. The competition will take place with a live rhythm section—piano, bass, drums. Please include the names of the tunes you are choosing to play on the registration form and be sure to include the concert pitch key you intend to play them in.

Competition Rules and Regulations

1. Competitor must be 25 years of age or younger as of January 1, 2022.
2. Competitor must be registered for the full week of IHS54.
3. Competition registration deadline is July 1, 2022.
4. Competitors are responsible for their own travel, room & board, IHS54 registration, etc.
5. The IHS54 Jazz Horn Competition Committee has the right to cancel a winner at no cost to IHS54, if the winner fails to abide by all Jazz Horn Competition Rules and Regulations.
6. Competition Judges reserve the right to not declare a winner.
7. Competition winner(s) may be offered an opportunity to perform on a concert during the symposium, at the discretion of the judges.
8. For those wishing to apply for multiple competitions, please submit separate forms.

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