Part of the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha
- March 15-17, 2012
Presented in cooperation with the Jazz Education Network (JEN)
Music for All continues the tradition of outstanding national honors ensembles showcasing the finest high school musicians with the Jazz Band of America. The Jazz Band of America is comprised of high school musicians, selected by recorded audition.
John Clayton
Conductor, 2012 Jazz Band of America
Grammy-winning bassist/composer/conductor John Clayton will conduct the 2012 Jazz Band of America. The movers and shakers in the jazz industry, including Quincy Jones and Tommy Lipuma, consistently request Mr. Clayton's talents. He has served as Artistic Director and musical director for many leading jazz festivals.
Congratulations to the 2011 members of the Jazz Band of America.
The Jazz Band of America has a prestigious legacy and reputation for the highest level of excellence. Our past conductors and guest artists include:
- Patti Austin
- Shelly Berg
- Wayne Bergeron
- Ndugu Chancler
- Dr. Lou Fischer
- Luke Gillespie
- Wycliffe Gordon
- Ryan Hamilton
- Wynton Marsalis
- Ron McCurdy
- Rex Richardson
- Jeff Rupert
- Stan Smith
- Phil Woods
Highlights include:
- Written evaluation of auditions for all Jazz Band of America applicants
- Instrumental master classes with respected professionals
- Jazz Band of America member and family reception
- Personalized certificate, patch and exclusive Jazz Band of America member lapel pin
- DVD and CD recording of the Jazz Band of America Concert and group photograph
- Jazz Band of America members are eligible to be nominated for The Revelli Scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship awarded to a Music for All National Festival participating senior intending to study music performance or music education and pursue a career as a music educator
- The “credential" of membership in an elite “family" that includes only a select number of the nation’s most outstanding young musicians
2013 Music for All National Festival • March 14-16
Final Application deadline for the 2013 Honor Ensembles is September 15, 2012
Download 2013 Application Forms and Full Audition Requirements:
- 2013 Application – Honor Band of America
- 2013 Application – Honor Orchestra of America
- 2013 Application – Jazz Band of America
- Deadline for all audition recordings: October 1, 2012
See full audition requirements on the application forms, download at the links above.
