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2009 Summer Jazz Application

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Location: UT Center for Performing Arts
Event starts: 5:00 PM Sunday, June 14, 2009
Event ends: 10:00 AM Saturday, June 20, 2009
Description: 2009 Summer Jazz Institute Application

Summer Jazz Institute @ The University of Toledo
Please fill out all required fields below. If you have any questions, please write to jazz@utoledo.edu.

See you this summer!

*First Name:

Middle Name:

*Last Name:

*Current Address:

*Current City:

*Current State:

*Current Zip:

Permanent Address:

Permanent City:

Permanent State:

Permanent Zip:

*Home Phone:

Work Phone:

*Email:

Fax:

*Major instrument / Voice Part:

*Number of years studied:

*Please specify which program you are applying for:

*Current Status:

Undergraduate or Graduate Credit? (extra cost*):

Optional Question: How would you describe yourself:

Age (required for minors only):

Describe musical experience:

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

An application to the instrumental‚ vocal or performing track of the Teacher Training program requires an audition tape featuring two selections: a fast/moderately fast tempo swing tune‚ and a slow tempo or lyrical piece.

Each tune is judged for rhythm‚ tone‚ articulation‚ and interpretation. The applicant´s performance is carefully considered both in the acceptance procedure and in ensemble placement.

The total time of the audition material should not exceed 10 minutes‚ and feature solo excerpts when the solo applicant is performing with other instruments.

Note-Each applicant must submit an individual audition; one audition for two or more applicants will not be accepted.

The audition may be on cassette tape‚ CDs or digital media files (if sent by email attachment) Acceptable digital formats include mp3‚ .wma‚ and .m4a formats.

An audition is not required for the non-performing track of the Teacher Training program

*Please indicate how you intend to submit your audition: I will submit my audition tape/CD via Mail
I will submit my audition via Email to: Jazz@utoledo.edu

APPLICATION FEE: The application fee is $50 if application is received by May 15, 2009. A $25 dollar late fee is added to applications received after May 15. Application fees are non-refundable. Please make check payable to ”The University of Toledo‚” with Summer Jazz in the check memo area.

Mail check to:
UT Summer Jazz Institute
Department of Music
MS 605
The University of Toledo
Toledo OH 43606

INSTITUTE FEE = $450 (which includes the $50 Application Fee.) Once the application fee is paid‚ the remainder of the institute fee plus any housing/food* costs is due no later than June 1‚ 2009.

HOUSING is available through the University at a special group rate for the length of the institute (June 14-19, Sunday through Friday night) The hotel features include an indoor pool, cable internet access, and many more amenities. (viewed at www.ramadatoledo.com )

Total prices are based on a 6 night stay‚ (Sunday June 14 through Friday June 19) – Should you require more or less time check box below and a university representative will contact you.

TRANSPORATION to and from the Hotel will be provided

*Please indicate your needs: Single* (1 King size bed) – $65/night (6 nights = $390)
Single* (2 double beds) - $65/night (6 nights = $390)
*Participants in private rooms my have their parents, spouse or significant other join them in the room at no additional charge, BUT the “sharing the room” discount does not apply
SHARE A ROOM with another institute participant and save.
Double Room (king size bed) sharing with 1 other attendee - $35/night x 6 nights = $210
Double Room (2 double beds) sharing with 1 other attendee - $35/night x 6 nights = $210
Triple Room sharing with 2 other attendees - $20/night x 6 nights = $120
Quad Room sharing with 3 other attendees - $15/night x 6 nights = $90
I need less than 6 nights of lodging.
(You will be contacted by Lynda Obee. You can also call her at 419.530.5072.)
I will be commuting to the Institute and do not need lodging

Food Rates participants may elect to 1‚ 2 or 3 meals per day.

Example(s) of typical meals:
Breakfast: bagels‚ donuts‚ yogurt‚ cereals‚ juice‚ milk‚ coffee and tea
Lunch: sandwiches, hoagies, or sloppy joes, with chips, salad and/or soup
Dinner: hamburger cookout, pizza, Italian dinner, and restaurant dining

*Please indicate your needs:

Breakfast - $4.00/day x 6 days = $24

Lunch - $7.00/day x 5 days = $35

Dinner - $14.00/day x 5 days = $70

Weekly cost for three meals per day $129

I will provide my own meals

Describe special dietary needs:

Total Cost:

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*If yes, please enroll online at www.enrollmentservices.utoledo.edu

If you submit your audition tape/CD via Mail, please send to:

UT Summer Jazz Institute
Department of Music MS605
The University of Toledo
Toledo, Ohio 43606
Audition materials will be returned by mail only if a stamped, self-addressed mailer is included with the application.

If you would like to submit a digital file via email for your audition, please send it to jazz@utoledo.edu. Send digital file as an email attachment making sure your name and address are included in the body of the email. Please remember we can only accept mp3 wma and m4a formats.

Note: We do our best to keep up with incoming auditions, but our inbox space is limited. If you receive a message stating that the mail was not delivered, wait three days and send the audition again. Also, please try to keep audition files under 10 megs.

No audition required for Teach Training Program students.

Page updated: April 10, 2009

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