Strike Up the (Unsung) Bands

Jack Bowers

Senior Contributor since 1997

A former newspaper writer / editor who has been writing about big-band Jazz for more than fifteen years.

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Published: December 5, 2009

The Monterey Jazz Festival is accepting applications from student big bands, combos, vocal ensembles, composers and individual musicians for the 6th annual Next Generation Festival, set for April 9-11, 2010 at the Monterey Conference Center. The festival's Jazz Competition is open to middle school, high school and college-level groups and musicians including vocalists. These young performers will compete for performance opportunities at the 53rd annual Monterey Jazz Festival, September 17-19, 2010. Auditions will be held for the MJF's Next Generation Jazz Orchestra, which will tour jazz venues and festivals throughout North America, leading to a featured spot at the MJF's Sunday afternoon concert on Arena/Lyons Stage. Schools and students who would like to take part in the Next Generation competition should visit www.montereyjazzfestival.org for instructions on how to apply.

And that's it for now. Until next time, keep swingin...'!

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