2024 is the fifth edition of the UNT International Jazz Trombone Competition.
Open to jazz trombonists ages 30 and younger, this competition aims to bring the top
young artists in the world together to share musical ideas and to inspire other young
trombonists to pursue their craft at the highest levels.
Apply to the UNT Jazz Trombone Competition through Acceptd (https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops), then follow the steps below:
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Select ‘Jazz' as your Area in the "Start an Application" box beneath the UNT logo
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Select your ‘Jazz Trombone Competition' as your Program
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Click on the green “Apply to…” box to begin the application
Competition Details
Eligibility: The UNT Jazz Trombone Competition is open to any trombonist age 30 and
under (as of the submission deadline) who does NOT currently have a recording contract
with any record label.
Submission Deadline is 11:59PM December 1st, 2024
Prizes: Three finalists will be chosen to perform at the UNT Jazz Trombone Day in
Denton, TX on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 to compete in the live round of the competition.
All Finalists of the UNT Jazz Trombone Competition will receive:
- Roundtrip Airfare Reimbursement (up to $300) and Accommodations for JTBN Day 2024
- Performance Opportunity during JTBN Day 2024
First Prize: TBD; $1000/year Scholarship to attend UNT (toward a degree with Jazz Trombone concentration
at the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level)
Second Prize: TBD ; $1000/year Scholarship to attend UNT (toward a degree with Jazz Trombone concentration
at the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level)
Third Prize: TBD ; $1000/year Scholarship to attend UNT (toward a degree with Jazz Trombone concentration
at the bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level)
CONTINUING for 2024!
UNDER 18 Category!
ONE WINNER will be selected from the 18 and Under Category for a Virtual Concert Feature,
as well as $1000/year Scholarship to attend UNT (toward a degree with Jazz Trombone concentration
at the bachelor's level)
UNT Jazz Trombone Competition Repertoire Requirements:
Using the official submission form, entrants must provide proof of age and links to three recordings.
Entrants should submit three contrasting pieces by submitting one piece in each of
the following categories:
- Medium Swing
- Ballad OR Medium Straight Eighth Note (Bossa/etc)
- Uptempo Swing
Entrants are encouraged to submit repertoire that demonstrates the following:
- Facility in multiple styles and approaches
- Proficiency at navigating harmonic progressions
- Sound and musical identity (original compositions are welcomed)
The total duration of the three combined selections must not exceed 10 minutes. Recordings
may be faded in and out as necessary to highlight the soloist. Recordings must not
be commercially released. Submission procedures:
All submissions will be accepted via clicking this Official Entry Form.
***PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE VOLUME OF SUBMISSIONS INDIVIDUAL FEEDBACK MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE
FOR ALL ENTRIES***
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