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Lois Gilbert · April-18th-2003, 07:28 PM

THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ PRESENTS
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ TROMBONE COMPETITION

Sponsored by General Motors

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will present its 16th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, which this year for the first time features the trombone, on April 26th and 27th at the Smithsonian¹s National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium, 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW in Washington, DC.

The Competition, which showcases a different instrument every year, is the world¹s most prestigious jazz competition. Eleven world-class trombonists will travel to Washington, DC to compete for more than $60,000 in scholarships and prizes. As in the past, this Competition is expected to serve as a springboard for the advancement of these artists¹ careers. This year¹s event will be hosted by Billy Dee Williams and Herbie Hancock.

On Saturday, April 26th, the Competition semifinals will take place at 11:00 a.m. In this round, the judging panel will select the top trombonists to advance to the finals. As a service to the community, the semifinals will once again be presented free to the general public, with seating available on a first come, first served basis.

Each semifinalist will perform a 15-minute program before a distinguished panel of judges, comprised of Steve Davis, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, Grachan Moncur III, Julian Priester, and Steve Turre. A three-piece jazz combo featuring Carl Allen on drums, Bob Hurst on bass, and Eric Reed on piano will accompany the semifinalists. They will be joined by past Monk Competition winners Jimmy Greene on saxophone and Ryan Kisor on trumpet for the finals.

On Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m., the Institute will present the Competition finals, also in Baird Auditorium. A grand prize scholarship of $20,000 will be awarded to the first place winner; $10,000 to the second place winner; $5,000 to the third place winner; and $1,000 to any remaining finalists. The scholarships pay tuition for college-level jazz education studies; provide funds for private, specialized instruction; and support career development.

Tickets are required for the competition finals and may be purchased on the web at www.residentassociates.org or by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-357-3030. Tickets are $18 for members of The Smithsonian Associates and $22 for the general public.

The 11 semifinalists, ranging in age from 22 to 34, are: Noah Bless of Cambridge, MA; Joshua Brown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Michael Fahie of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; David Gibson of Yukon, OK; Marshall Gilkes of Camp Springs, MD; Karin Harris of St. Louis, MO: Andre Hayward of Houston, TX; Andrew Hunter of Grayling, MI; Ryan Keberle of Bloomington, IN; Elliot Mason of Norwich, England; and Reggie Watkins of Wheeling, WV.

Also at the competition finals, Ilja Reijngoud of Leiden, The Netherlands, the winner of the 10th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composers Competition, sponsored by BMI, will perform his winning composition, "No Substitute," and receive the $10,000 grand prize award. The Composers Award is presented annually to the young, aspiring composer who best demonstrates originality, creativity, and excellence in jazz composition. This year¹s Competition is devoted to compositions featuring the trombone. BMI, which has sponsored the award each year, is the world¹s largest performing rights organization, representing the work of Thelonious Monk and thousands of other composers of all genres of music.

The competition will be taped as a documentary for later broadcast on Black Entertainment Television and the BET Jazz cable network. The documentary will feature performances by the semifinalists, backstage interviews with the finalists and judges, and footage from the post-competition reception.

Since the first Competition was held in 1987, the Institute has developed a reputation for launching the careers of young aspiring jazz artists, including saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianists Marcus Roberts and Jacky Terrasson, trumpeter Ryan Kisor, and vocalists Jane Monheit, Tierney Sutton and the late Teri Thornton. In addition, dozens of competition semifinalists have forged successful careers as jazz educators and performers.

The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz (www.monkinstitute.org) was established in 1986 in memory of the renowned jazz pianist and composer. Its mission is to preserve America¹s legacy of jazz through performance and education. The Institute offers the world¹s most promising young musicians college level training by America¹s jazz masters and presents public school-based jazz education programs for young people around the world. Additionally, the Institute provides scholarships, performance opportunities, and worldwide recognition to gifted young musicians through its many other jazz education programs. The Institute¹s most recent project is Jazz in America: The National Jazz Curriculum, a free Internet-based curriculum for 5th, 8th, and 11th grade public school students, located at www.jazzinamerica.org.

The Smithsonian Associates is the membership and educational outreach arm of the Smithsonian Institution. The Associates assists the Smithsonian in fulfilling its mission: "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." During its 35-year history, The Associates has come to be recognized as the nation's largest and most esteemed museum-based continuing education and study tour program.

April-18th-2003, 07:28 PM	#1
Lois Gilbert Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 6,175	Monk Institute Trombone Competition THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ TROMBONE COMPETITION Sponsored by General Motors The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz will present its 16th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition, which this year for the first time features the trombone, on April 26th and 27th at the Smithsonian¹s National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium, 10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW in Washington, DC. The Competition, which showcases a different instrument every year, is the world¹s most prestigious jazz competition. Eleven world-class trombonists will travel to Washington, DC to compete for more than $60,000 in scholarships and prizes. As in the past, this Competition is expected to serve as a springboard for the advancement of these artists¹ careers. This year¹s event will be hosted by Billy Dee Williams and Herbie Hancock. On Saturday, April 26th, the Competition semifinals will take place at 11:00 a.m. In this round, the judging panel will select the top trombonists to advance to the finals. As a service to the community, the semifinals will once again be presented free to the general public, with seating available on a first come, first served basis. Each semifinalist will perform a 15-minute program before a distinguished panel of judges, comprised of Steve Davis, Curtis Fuller, Slide Hampton, Grachan Moncur III, Julian Priester, and Steve Turre. A three-piece jazz combo featuring Carl Allen on drums, Bob Hurst on bass, and Eric Reed on piano will accompany the semifinalists. They will be joined by past Monk Competition winners Jimmy Greene on saxophone and Ryan Kisor on trumpet for the finals. On Sunday, April 27th at 2:00 p.m., the Institute will present the Competition finals, also in Baird Auditorium. A grand prize scholarship of $20,000 will be awarded to the first place winner; $10,000 to the second place winner; $5,000 to the third place winner; and $1,000 to any remaining finalists. The scholarships pay tuition for college-level jazz education studies; provide funds for private, specialized instruction; and support career development. Tickets are required for the competition finals and may be purchased on the web at www.residentassociates.org or by calling The Smithsonian Associates at 202-357-3030. Tickets are $18 for members of The Smithsonian Associates and $22 for the general public. The 11 semifinalists, ranging in age from 22 to 34, are: Noah Bless of Cambridge, MA; Joshua Brown of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Michael Fahie of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; David Gibson of Yukon, OK; Marshall Gilkes of Camp Springs, MD; Karin Harris of St. Louis, MO: Andre Hayward of Houston, TX; Andrew Hunter of Grayling, MI; Ryan Keberle of Bloomington, IN; Elliot Mason of Norwich, England; and Reggie Watkins of Wheeling, WV. Also at the competition finals, Ilja Reijngoud of Leiden, The Netherlands, the winner of the 10th annual Thelonious Monk International Jazz Composers Competition, sponsored by BMI, will perform his winning composition, "No Substitute," and receive the $10,000 grand prize award. The Composers Award is presented annually to the young, aspiring composer who best demonstrates originality, creativity, and excellence in jazz composition. This year¹s Competition is devoted to compositions featuring the trombone. BMI, which has sponsored the award each year, is the world¹s largest performing rights organization, representing the work of Thelonious Monk and thousands of other composers of all genres of music. The competition will be taped as a documentary for later broadcast on Black Entertainment Television and the BET Jazz cable network. The documentary will feature performances by the semifinalists, backstage interviews with the finalists and judges, and footage from the post-competition reception. Since the first Competition was held in 1987, the Institute has developed a reputation for launching the careers of young aspiring jazz artists, including saxophonist Joshua Redman, pianists Marcus Roberts and Jacky Terrasson, trumpeter Ryan Kisor, and vocalists Jane Monheit, Tierney Sutton and the late Teri Thornton. In addition, dozens of competition semifinalists have forged successful careers as jazz educators and performers. The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz (www.monkinstitute.org) was established in 1986 in memory of the renowned jazz pianist and composer. Its mission is to preserve America¹s legacy of jazz through performance and education. The Institute offers the world¹s most promising young musicians college level training by America¹s jazz masters and presents public school-based jazz education programs for young people around the world. Additionally, the Institute provides scholarships, performance opportunities, and worldwide recognition to gifted young musicians through its many other jazz education programs. The Institute¹s most recent project is Jazz in America: The National Jazz Curriculum, a free Internet-based curriculum for 5th, 8th, and 11th grade public school students, located at www.jazzinamerica.org. The Smithsonian Associates is the membership and educational outreach arm of the Smithsonian Institution. The Associates assists the Smithsonian in fulfilling its mission: "the increase and diffusion of knowledge." During its 35-year history, The Associates has come to be recognized as the nation's largest and most esteemed museum-based continuing education and study tour program.