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Jazzmobile Announces Audition To Enter "The Jazzmobile Jazz Vocal Competition"

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Jazzmobile Inc. will be hosting it's third annual “Jazzmobile Vocal Competition" which is scheduled to take place from August 14, 2006 through September 28, 2006. Returning as the lead sponsor is Anheuser-Busch Inc. This year's Grand Prize will be One Thousand ($1,000.00) Dollars and a guest appearance at a NYC Night Club, the 2nd Prize is Five hundred ($500.00) Dollars.

Following 2 very successful years, the “Jazzmobile Vocal Competition," is quickly becoming the premier competition for jazz singers in the New York City Area.

This talent search for “the best of the best" jazz vocalists kicks off on August 14, 2006 with a round of auditions held at the Harlem School of the Arts located at 645 St. Nicholas Avenue, NY 10030 (between 141st & 145th Street) between the hours of 3 pm and 9 pm. Twelve vocalists will be chosen at the audition, to participate in competitions that are scheduled to take place during the month of September at selected sites. The final four contestants will compete on September 28, 2006 for 1st & 2nd place prizes.

The “Jazzmobile Vocal Competition" was designed to support the arts and give male and female vocalists an opportunity to perform and be exposed to a broader audience while providing quality adult entertainment for Jazz lovers of all ages.

JUDGING CRITERIA: entrants will be judged on the following criteria: Ability to sing in the style of a jazz standard, phrasing and style, stage presence, intonation, and overall impression.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Vocalists should prepare to sing 16 measures of any song with a jazz interpretation. Jazzmobile will provide piano accompaniment; however, singers are welcome to bring own pianist. Sheet music is not mandatory but it is advisable. Auditions will be heard on a first come, first served basis up to the first 100 people. A headshot or recent photo is required to be submitted with the audition application, along with a biography. All contestants must be 21 years or older and have no former or current recording contract. If you are interested in auditioning, please complete the form below and mail or fax to: NOAH Unlimited 95 West 95th Street Suite 31C NY, NY 10025 fax: 212 316 1710. Audition forms can also be obtained by calling Leslie Burns: 212 222 7725

For official rules go to Jazzmobile.org or call: 212 662 6828 or email Leslie Burns (Competition Coordinator) at [email protected].

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON AUGUST 14 AT THE AUDITION.

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