We invite you to register for the 45th National Youth Jazz Competition!
The Tauranga Jazz Society are very excited to be staging the 45th National Youth Jazz Competition in Easter 2023.
We have 22 coveted trophies for best in competition, prizes including $1200 cash prizes plus bronze, silver and gold awards not to mention an exciting programme of performances, on-stage workshops for all bands plus the new Superstar Jam for students on the outdoor stage at Wharf Street, Downtown Tauranga.
We look forward to having you join us.
When: Tuesday 4 – Thursday 6 April 2023
Programme
Tues 4 April 10am-5pm Big Band & Combo Competition Addison Theatre
5-8pm Superstar Jam at Wharf Street, Downtown Tauranga
Wed 5 April 9.05am-5pm Combo Competition X Space Theatre
9.15am-5pm Big Band Competition Addison Theatre
5-8pm Superstar Jam at Wharf Street, Downtown Tauranga
Thu 6 April 9.05-4.30pm Combo Competition X Space Theatre
9.15am-4.30pm Big Band Competition Addison Theatre
5.30-6.30pm Prizegiving
Where: Baycourt Community and Arts Centre, 38 Durham Street, Tauranga
2023 TEST PIECES
Combo Section
SUGAR (instrumental version) – by Stanley Turrentine
Freddie Hubbard – Trumpet, Stanley Turrentine – Tenor Saxophone, George Benson – Guitar, Lonnie Smith – Electric Piano, Ron Carter – Bass, Billy Kaye – Drums.
Listen here: https://youtu.be/oLaIrVB1av4
SUGAR (vocal version) – Jon Hendricks
Vocal- Jon Hendricks, Trumpet -Wynton Marsalis, Piano – Larry Goldings, Drum – Jimmy Cobb, Upright Bass – Tyler Mitchell, Vocal – Aria Hendricks, Tenor Saxophone – Stanley Turrentine.
Vocalist can scat or we suggest they learn one or two choruses of Jon Hendricks scat / vocalise.
Listen here: https://youtu.be/GqRJ9KaJ5Fw
Big Band Section
ARNGE DRANK – by Paul Baker
Rock/Funk- Medium
Arnge Drank – Orange Drink with an ATTITUDE! This funky chart starts with a piano riff to set up the rhythm groove before the trumpet and altos hit with the melody. Trombones and low saxes support with counterpoint. After the trombones take us through the bridge the saxes again state the melody in a dramatic stop time section that moves into the trumpet and trombone solos. After a drum solo the bari and bass trombone shine as they set the funky foundation for the shout chorus. A return of the piano riff sets up the final melodic statement and dramatic coda. Trumpet range to written High C. Trombone to G.
Listen and download at: https://www.ejazzlines.com
Competition rules: The National Youth Jazz Competition Rules have been changed for 2023. The 2023 set piece ARNGE DRANK is a rock funk piece so the three own choice pieces must be 1) a ballad, 2) a swing piece, and 3) a latin, funk or modern jazz piece.
This is the Rule change:
- Each Jazz Big Band competing in the Big Band competition must play FOUR pieces:
(i) Set piece. This item will be set each year by the Head Judge with the Tauranga Jazz Society Youth Jazz Committee. Information re availability will be notified via entry forms. This item will include an open section for solos, and at least 3 soloists must be featured.
(ii) own choice – ballad (iii) own choice – latin, jazz rock, funk or modern jazz
(iv) own choice – swing
The Updated Rules may be downloaded here from website https://www.nationalyouthjazz.org.nz/competition-rules/
Registrations close: Friday 3 March at 4pm, or once limited spaces have been filled.
All information to be provided by this time, including one copy of music scores emailed to [email protected]
We will keep you up to date by newsletter and via the National Youth Jazz Competition Facebook page.
If you have any queries, feel free to contact us.
Kind regards
Liam Ryan
Director National Youth Jazz Competition
Liam Mobile: 021 042 1322 or Mandy 0274 533 425
Address: PO Box 2057, Tauranga 3140
www.facebook.com/NationalYouthJazzCompetition
