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J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition

For trombonists ages 25 and under (birth date of January 1, 1982 or later)

Prizes will be announced at a later date

The 2008 ITA Competitions General Rules and Requirements must be strictly followed to avoid disqualification.

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. Music from the preliminary round recording may be repeated in the final round if desired.

Past winners of the J.J. Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition are not eligible in the 2008 Johnson Jazz Trombone Competition.

Repertoire Requirements

(Items must be recorded in the order listed below)

Previous Winners:

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

Preliminary & Final Rounds

  1. Six to eight (6-8) choruses of blues (including the melody); or Four to five (4–5) choruses of a “rhythm” tune (changes of I’ve Got Rhythm (Examples: Oleo, Scrapple From the Apple, etc.)
  2. Four to six (4–6) choruses of any composition (except 'blues') composed by J.J. Johnson (including the melody)
  3. An original composition by the performer
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