Eligibility

MSVMA welcomes high school students to participate in its Vocal Jazz Intensive and All-State Vocal Jazz Program. Participants must be enrolled and in good standing in their school's vocal music program. Their school must be a member of MSVMA.

Audition Requirements

VJI is a day to learn about and sing vocal jazz, regardless of experience. We want to encourage students who are interested in singing jazz to attend and bring their knowledge back to their school program. The day also will prepare students for the All-State Jazz Honors Choir audition and encourage participation in All-State Jazz even if students do not regularly sing vocal jazz in their school programs.

Students must apply for VJI by October 25, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. Applications open September 1, 2024.

If you have a problem with applying, please contact Erik Jacobson at erikjacobson@msvma.org.

Fees

The fee of $25, must be paid by credit card according to instructions students will receive upon application.

If you’re planning to bring an entire ensemble and would like to perform on the evening concert as a group, please contact Erik Jacobson at erikjacobson@msvma.org for information and pricing.

Vocal Jazz Intensive Schedule

9 AM     Check In and Welcome

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM     Vocal Jazz Sessions

11:30 AM      Boxed Lunch (Provided)

12 PM - 1 PM.       Repertoire session with April Tini

2 PM - 4 PM      Vocal Jazz Sessions

4 PM - 6 PM       Dinner (Not included/off campus)

6:30 PM               Evening Concert

Registration Opens:

September 1, 2024

Application Deadline:
October 25, 2024

Intensive Date:
November 6, 2024