Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo

EXTENDED DEADLINE TO APRIL 1, 2022!

The Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo is a small ensemble comprised of a select group of top high school young women jazz players from across the U.S. The ensemble will have a rhythm section as well as brass and woodwind players, possibly a vocalist. The group will be selected based on set criteria through video auditions. Students can audition until APRIL 1, 2022.  Led by award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer Katie Thiroux, musicians will rehearse (virtually) throughout the summer and perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival at the end of September, as well as participate in a Master Class with our Artist-in-Residence, Christian Sands!

You will find your audition material under the Resources tab.  Please include the "All Applicants" resource in your application.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1. Any excelling young woman registered in high school for the 2022 school year is eligible and encouraged to apply for admission into the Next Generation Women in Jazz Combo.
2. To audition, please submit your video(s) online at Acceptd. The deadline for video submissions is April 1, 2022, 5pm (PST).
3. Video auditions may include live or recorded accompaniment.

The selected students will be announced Friday, April 29, 2022.

If you have any questions about your audition, contact: Bobbie Young at bobbie@montereyjazzfestival.org or phone:  831.373.8844.

For technical questions please check out the Acceptd Help Desk for frequently asked questions.