Jazz Education Network

Student Composition Contest

  Applications will open Spring 2012

TIMELINE

• Application Forms and Criteria are available online until closed.
• Awards will be presented at the Annual JEN Conference.
• Deadline for applications to all programs is September 30, 2011
• Notification to recipients as applicable by November 1, 2011  

JEN Student Composition Showcase:

4-6 student compositions will be chosen for performance at the JEN Student Composition Showcase Presentation during the annual conference. Applications will open in Spring 2012.

2012 - Compositions featured in Louisville were performed by the Alan Baylock Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Alan Baylock)

(See bios and photos fo 2012 recipients in JAN 2012 JAZZed, page 17)

• Socrates Garcia, University of Northern Colorado
• Brett McDonald, Rutgers University
• Emily Merrell, University of North Texas
• Tyler Mire, University of North Texas
• Chase Morrin, Harvard University/New England Conservatory
• Kate Skinner, University of Northern Colorado

2011 - Compositions featured in New Orleans were performed by the University of North Texas One O'Clock Lab Band under the direction of Steve Wiest.

• Adam Bartczak, University of Northern Colorado
• Sarah Kervin, University of North Texas
• Scott Ninmer, University of Illinois
• Laila Smith, 10th Grade, Marin School of the Arts
• Kevin Swaim, University of North Texas
• Dan White, Ohio State University