Join the JM Jazz World 2016!

The JM Jazz World is an international jazz big band for globe’s best young musicians. Led by acclaimed international artistic directors, the orchestra meets for a weeks’ rehearsal before heading of on to tour the international jazz circuit.

The 2016’s inspiring musical and intercultural experience will be hosted by JM Germany at the JMI World Meeting Centre in Weikersheim, Germany from the 28th of June to the 5th of July 2016. There musicians can look forward to one week of jazzy fun in an idyllic setting to learn, jam and prepare for the tour that will finish around the 15th of July (dates to be confirmed).

The JM Jazz World is looking for talented musicians between the ages of 18 and 26 playing saxophone, trombone, trumpet, horn, tuba, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, piano and vocals. It is essential that you read sheet music, but the most important thing is your love for jazz music!

We are excited to say that Luis Bonilla (USA) will join us again to lead this year's JM Jazz World. Bonilla, a California raised, Costa Rican trombonist, composer and arranger, has taken in and mastered an incredible array of musical styles. His success as a sideman with such greats as McCoy Tyner, Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Bowie, Tom Harrell, Freddie Hubbard, Astrud Gilberto, Willie Colon and Toshiko Akiyoshi attests not only to the skill and variety of Bonilla’s talent, but also to a mind restlessly committed to exploring some of the most complex and demanding music of our time.

Selected musicians will have the chance to socialize, play and work together to create the best young big band the world has ever seen.

"There's nothing more satisfying than the camaraderie in building a team to make a dream become reality. The thrill of creating a foundation to turn passion into a future livelihood is rewarding in a way that defies description for these young artists. This in short, defines the JMI World Jazz Orchestra 2015 edition. The orchestra's success is greatly attributed to the unique consortium of players we assembled. The overwhelming feedback we received throughout our tour only fuels our desire to repeat our efforts for the summer of 2016. Needless to say, we are ecstatic to present new faces and new music to audiences across Europe with a freshness that only JMI World Jazz Orchestra presents."

Luis Bonilla

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application by March 20, 2016 via this ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE

• Your full CV (must contain information about faculty of music, academy and school of music, experience acquired as a jazz musician).

• Recommendation from a music teacher or similar.

• A signed statement from either your parents, yourself, university, school or a JMI National Member or Associate Section, stating that your travel costs to/from Germany will be covered.

• Attach links to videos with you performing at least 2 different pieces: a theme and an improvisation. The candidates need to be clearly heard, with an important soloist part.

• Additional (but not as a replacement of the previous point) links to websites where audio & video can be downloaded, can be added. The video material must be clearly marked with the name of the candidate, the part of their musical performance and title. Please note that the maximum allowed size for each uploaded file is 10MB.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A professional international jury will select the best candidates. The candidates who make it through the first selection may be asked to present additional material.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF RESULTS

The jury will select around 20 musicians to form the JM Jazz World Orchestra 2016 as well as a reserve shortlist of musicians as alternates (should the leads cancel for any reason). All candidates will be notified about the results by the end of April 2016.

CONDITIONS

• During your stay, all accommodation and material needs are provided by JM Germany/JMI.

• Transportation to and from Weikersheim, Germany must be covered by the participant but may be supported by your national JMI member organisation (www.jmi.net) or other local organizations or schools.

• Musicians must take care about their own visas and all other official requirements. If invitation letters are required please contact JM Germany once selected.

• You must have a good comprehension of English as all workshops will be in English. Spanish is welcome too.

• Selected musicians must insure their own instrument, travel and health!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Dubravka Dujmović Kušan (JM Jazz World Committee Chairperson)

dubravka@hgm.hr

Jeunesses Musicales International

Rue Defacqz 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

T. +32 2 513 9774

F. +32 2 514 4755

info@jmjazzworld.com

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