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Rules Governing the 2017 Band Challenge for the Alan Matheson Trophy
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1. Each band must consist of 3 to 8 players and may include a vocalist or vocal group.
2. Each band member must be attending a college or university as either a full-time or part-time music student. 3. Each band will play one compulsory tune, which will be common to all participating bands. Email Alan Matheson @ admatheson@shaw.ca to receive the music for this tune. 4. Each band will also play a second tune, which they can choose, providing it is a traditional jazz composition, or email Alan Matheson @ admatheson@shaw.ca for consultation. 5. Each band must send a high quality audition recording or video of the traditional jazz composition of "After You've Gone" to Alan Matheson @ admatheson@shaw.ca. The top five bands selected from these auditions will be notified and must be ready to proceed to the Workshop. All of the five selected bands will present themselves to Vancouver Community College on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 9:00 am. They will be greeted by the White Rock Traditional Jazz Society's Faculty, who will refine their presentations, teach them more about the history of trad jazz and make sure everyone has a fun time.
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Immediately after the Workshop each band will make their presentations of the two tunes to the Faculty Board of Judges. The top two bands will then be selected and will proceed to the finals, which will take place on the following day, Sunday, October 15, 2017, when there will be a special Sunday afternoon of jazz at the White Rock Traditional Jazz Society's 'home', the RC Legion 240 in Crescent Beach, starting at 2:00 pm.
There will be a Gala performance by the Faculty Band and the two finalists will play their two presentations; the winning band will be selected by the Faculty Board of Judges. The winning band will then be presented with the "Alan Matheson Trophy". Each member of the winning band will receive $100.00 in prize money and will join the Faculty Band for the last set. The runners-up will receive $20.00 each and will play the second set with the Faculty Band.
This competition is free to all participating band members; just bring a packed lunch on the Workshop day. Snacks and drinks will be free and provided by the White Rock Traditional Jazz Society.
NOTE:
All students/parents/fans belonging to the two participating universities/colleges are welcome to attend the Gala performance on Sunday, October 15, 2017 for a special rate of $5.00 entry fee.
There will be a Gala performance by the Faculty Band and the two finalists will play their two presentations; the winning band will be selected by the Faculty Board of Judges. The winning band will then be presented with the "Alan Matheson Trophy". Each member of the winning band will receive $100.00 in prize money and will join the Faculty Band for the last set. The runners-up will receive $20.00 each and will play the second set with the Faculty Band.
This competition is free to all participating band members; just bring a packed lunch on the Workshop day. Snacks and drinks will be free and provided by the White Rock Traditional Jazz Society.
NOTE:
All students/parents/fans belonging to the two participating universities/colleges are welcome to attend the Gala performance on Sunday, October 15, 2017 for a special rate of $5.00 entry fee.
SIGN-UP DEADLINE FOR THIS COMPETITION IS SEPTEMBER 30, 2017.
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