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Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition

For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1, 1986 or later)

Prizes will be announced at a later date

General Rules and Requirements

Additional Rules

  • CD must be recorded with a live rhythm section (minimum 2 members) in the key of your choice.
  • Choruses must be improvised and not read.
  • Jazz band cuts are not allowed.
  • Past winners of the Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competitions are not eligible in the 2009 Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition.
Previous Winners:

The ITA/Edwards Jazz Trombone Competition began at ITF2005 in New Orleans. Past winner...

This category was formerly the Frank Rosolino Competition, which began in 1979. Read the impressive list of previous winners .

Repertoire Requirements

Preliminary & Final Rounds
(Items must be recorded in the order listed below)

  1. Six to eight (6–8) choruses of blues (including the melody)
  2. Player's Choice – Four to six (4–6) choruses of one of the following pieces:
    • Emily
    • Polka Dots and Moonbeams
    • It Might As Well Be Spring
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