Clarence Jazz Festival (celebrating 21 years in 2017)

Scholarship Program Background:The Clarence Jazz Festival is dedicated to supporting and developing young musicians through a Scholarship Program.

By encourage players in school and community bands to step forward as soloists, our program builds the skills and confidence to be leaders in jazz ensembles.

Positions are available for 15 to 20 year olds in:1 x Scholarship in Brass (or reed)1 x Scholarship in Vocals (male)1 x Scholarship in Piano (The Ian Pearce Scholarship - Sponsored by Hobart Jazz Club)

What: We offer six months of free tuition specifically in improvisation for 3 emerging young musicians.

Then there’s a workshop with the Clarence Jazz Festival Ambassador, followed by a rehearsal and performance with a professional band during the Clarence Jazz Festival.

When: Tuition - August to February Workshop and rehearsal – 19th February 2017Performance – 24th February 2017 on the Bellerive Boardwalk

Tutors and Ambassadors:We place our recipients with the best fit for their instrument. Past tutors have been Alistair Dobson, Matt Boden, Randal Muir, Dean Stevenson. Workshops will be with George Washingmachine, Paul Williamson or Dan Barnett.

Finding the musicians:We are looking for 3 young musicians who are already competent in reading and performance.

They need to show a natural ability and a desire to further their musical experience and career. A level of confidence and ‘showmanship’ is an advantage.

For young players with the desire and time to commit please fill out the attached form OR pass it on to someone you know will benefit from the Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarship Program.

Applications close 8 July 2016

Scholarship Program - Application Form

APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 8 JULY 2016Return this form to:Clarence Jazz FestivalPO Box 96Rosny Park 7018 or email:events@ccc.tas.gov.au

For more information contactWendy Moles

Events CoordinatorClarence City Council

6217 9609 0418 325 962

Name DOB

Address

Mobile Number Home phone

Email

Instrument/s

Current school / Music teacher - and/or Band

Performance experience

Why do you want to be selected for the Clarence Jazz Festival Scholarship Program?(This is your chance to stand out from the rest, so state your case….. )

Are you available for private tuition one hour a week from August to February Yes / No

Are you available for a pre-performance rehearsal and workshop on Sunday, 19 February 2017?And for a performance at the Clarence Jazz Festival on Friday, 24 February 2017 at the Bellerive Boardwalk?

Yes / No

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