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We are proud to announce the fourth annual Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships to be held at North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City on Tuesday, March 30th, 2010.
This unique performance opportunity has been developed and planned by a committee of directors representing all four class sizes recognized by the IHSMA, and is designed to function as our own version of the Iowa Jazz Band Championships. In just four years, it has become the largest single jazz choir competition in Iowa.
We strongly believe that the IVJC will be a point of growth for jazz choirs in Iowa and will give these groups a great learning environment in a festival setting. With outstanding judging, your singers will have the opportunity to perform for judges that truly understand the art of vocal jazz.
Once again, Comprehensive Sound Services, of Greene, IA is serving as the corporate sponsor for the IVJC. Rick and Melodie Chitty, owners of CSS, have also taken on the responsibility of hosts and planners for this event.
Selection of Participants: 7 choirs from each of the 4 IHSMA classifications will be selected by video audition (more may be added to a classification if deemed appropriate by the selection committee). All choirs wanting to be invited to the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships will need to submit a video of a performance or rehearsal along with a brief resume of the group that includes contest ratings, festivals attended and other pertinent information about the group. A panel of unbiased judges will select the choirs and invitations will be posted and sent to those selected on Monday, March 9th.
How to submit a choir:
1. Record a video (VHS or DVD) of your group, in a concert or rehearsal, singing at least three songs.
2. Prepare a brief biography of your group listing past performances, awards, and any other information you would like the selection committee to know.
3. Recordings, group bios, and submission form should be sent to:
Comprehensive Sound Services
IVJC Selection Committee
11168 Lodge Ave.
Greene, IA 50636
Questions may be directed to:
Rick or Melodie Chitty at:
cssweb@omnitelcom.com
641-816-4831
4. Wait to hear from the selection committee on March 9th or 10th.
5. If you are invited to perform, you will need to:
- Accept your invitation to perform and return forms by March 15th, 2010.
- Fill out necessary forms for the $200 payment from your school. Check can be made payable to the address above.
- Call or email if you have any questions.
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