2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview - Disney Youth Programs

2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview WHAT IS DISNEY JAZZ CELEBRATION? The first annual Disney Jazz Celebration provides middle and high school jazz ensembles the opportunity to perform for nationally recognized Jazz educators and clinicians from across the country. The celebration will also include renowned jazz artists, and master classes. The festival will focus on jazz education, artist interaction and will feature exciting evening performances. Disney Jazz Celebration provides a positive and educationally meaningful festival experience for talented middle, junior high and high school vocal jazz and instrumental jazz ensembles. Students are encouraged to meet fellow performers and attend performances by other ensembles. Performance venues have been carefully selected to provide an excellent experience for all participants. Disney Cast Members will assist with all festival operations. Specially selected national adjudicators will provide meaningful and positive feedback to all ensembles through written and recorded comments, as well as personalized clinics following each performance. Directors can choose competitive and non-competitive adjudication options. Disney Jazz Celebration concludes with an exciting, and uniquely-Disney, awards ceremony at a Walt Disney World® Theme Park.

WHAT DOES DISNEY JAZZ CELEBRATION INCLUDE? • • • • • • • • • • •

3, 4 or 5-Day admission to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks 20 minute adjudicated performance with written and recorded comments Personalized educational clinic conducted by a designated adjudicator One (1) Director’s group photograph of each participating ensemble Disney Jazz Celebration Welcome Gathering Disney Jazz Jam Session with student performances alongside top jazz educators and performers Interactive and engaging Master Class Disney JAMMIN’ Awards Ceremony Disney Jazz Celebration Award for all ensembles Exclusive Disney Jazz Celebration Commemorative Pin for all students Two (2) Disney Jazz Celebration director’s packages included per school

(The package does not include accommodations; however accommodations are available at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels. Transportation to and from Disney Jazz Celebration events is the responsibility of each participating organization.)

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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview WHAT IS THE DISNEY JAZZ CELEBRATION SCHEDULE?* Thursday • Arrivals by 5pm • Welcome Gathering (Evening / Epcot®) Featuring a performance by Internationally-Acclaimed Jazz Legend, Arturo Sandoval* Friday • Ensemble Performances and Clinics (Daytime) • Enjoy Performances by Other Ensembles (Daytime) • Master Classes (Daytime / Epcot®) • Disney Jazz JAM Session (Evening / Epcot®) Saturday • Ensemble Performances and Clinics (Daytime) • Enjoy Performances by Other Ensembles (Daytime) • Master Classes (Daytime / Epcot®) • Disney Jammin’ Awards Ceremony (Evening / Epcot®) Vocal Ensemble Performances and Clinics will take place at the Performance Hall at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Instrumental Ensemble Performances and Clinics will take place at the Premiere Theater at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ All registration forms are reviewed and groups are scheduled based on ensemble classification and student cross over considerations. *Entertainment, schedule and locations subject to change without notice.

ARRIVAL & TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION ALL groups must provide their own transportation to and from their PERFORMANCE and MASTER CLASS locations. Disney Transportation may not be used to attend these activities due to backstage arrivals, instrument transport. At most venues, ensembles will warm-up, perform and receive their post performance clinic on-stage. There are no dressing facilities, so please ensure your students arrive in performance attire.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR DISNEY JAZZ CELEBRATION 1. 2. 3. 4.

Review the material included in this overview Select the appropriate ensemble Division, Classification and Adjudication Status Register online at www.DisneyJazzCelebration.com or submit the Disney Jazz Celebration registration form Submit the registration fee for each ensemble

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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview ENSEMBLE DIVISIONS, CLASSIFICATIONS AND ADJUDICATION STATUS A. DIVISIONS Instrumental JE Jazz Ensemble

C. ADJUDICATION STATUS & SCALE Choral VJ Vocal Jazz

Adjudication Status available for ensembles: C

Competition

Ensembles receive ratings and ranking within their classification (required for top awards)

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Ratings only

Ensembles receive their award with ratings, no rankings

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Comments Only*

Adjudicator comments only with no ratings or ranking

B. CLASSIFICATIONS* Ensembles are classified based on the school enrollment at the beginning of the school year. Competing ensembles must provide accurate enrollment information or risk being disqualified from competition. A AA AAA AAAA MS/JH

High School enrollment up to 600 students (9 – 12) High School enrollment from 601 – 1200 (9 – 12) High School enrollment from 1201 – 1600 (9 – 12) High School enrollment over 1601 (9 – 12) All Middle and Junior High Schools regardless of size.

*High School ensembles are eligible to select and compete in the next classification higher, but may not enter a lower classification. Special requests must be submitted to the Disney Jazz Celebration office at least four weeks in advance. *Schools entering more than one ensemble within the same division are allowed to drop one classification for the second ensemble and another classification if there is a third ensemble. *Combined schools with a combined ensemble participate in the class determined by the total enrollment.

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*Comments Only status is suggested for groups entering their first national competition, for developing ensembles and/or ensembles with a new director

The Adjudication Scale for all ensembles: Superior Excellent Good Fair**

90 – 100 80 – 89.9 70 – 79.9 60 – 69.9

**In order to provide a positive experience for all participants, “Fair” ratings will automatically be announced as “Comments Only” at the Awards Ceremony. Directors will receive the original ratings and comments from the adjudicators.


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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview POLICIES GUIDELINES & PERFORMANCE/CLINIC INFORMATION Performance times are scheduled based on ensemble classification and student cross over considerations. Each ensemble performs for three select adjudicators and receives taped and written comments as well as a post-performance clinic. Adjudicator comments and scores will be provided to the Directors at the awards ceremony.

INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE GUIDELINES •

Performances take place in an indoor performance venue.

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Each instrumental ensemble has 20-minutes to set-up and warm-up, a 20-minute performance window, and a 10-minute clinic. Ensembles should time their performance to avoid time challenges and penalty possibilities.

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We suggest ensembles perform at least three selections of contrasting style. Only one of the three selections should be a ballad.

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Directors should provide three scores with numbered measures for each selection they perform, if scores are available for the music selected. Photocopies are not permitted unless accompanied by a written letter from the publisher. For additional information, please contact the Music Publishers Association.

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Disney Jazz Celebration provides music stands, chairs, drum set, vibraphone, bass amp, guitar amp, and professional electronic piano. (All mallets, sticks and items not mentioned are the responsibility of the ensemble.) Risers are not permitted.

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We are also proud to have available the following Glaesel String Instruments: • Four 3/4 size Glaesel Basses (We strongly recommend bringing your own bow)

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There are no dressing facilities available. Please ensure students arrive in performance attire.

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Each ensemble must provide a set-up crew to arrange chairs, stands and equipment for their performance.

Ludwig/Musser Percussion and Glaesel String Instruments from Conn-Selmer, Inc. are the Official Instruments of Disney Jazz Celebration. Page 5


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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview POLICIES GUIDELINES & PERFORMANCE/CLINIC INFORMATION (continued) VOCAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE GUIDELINES •

Performances take place in an indoor performance venue.

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Each choral ensemble has 20-minutes to set-up and warm-up, a 20-minute performance window, and a 10-minute clinic. Ensembles should time their performance to avoid time challenges and penalty possibilities.

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Directors are encouraged to select appropriate graded music that challenges their ensembles.

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Directors should provide three scores with numbered measures for each selection they perform, if scores are available for the music selected. Photocopies are not permitted unless accompanied by a written letter from the publisher. For additional information, please contact the Music Publishers Association.

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Disney Jazz Celebration provides a professional electronic piano, (or concert piano, if available) up to eight sets of choral risers, and a sound system with CD playback and up to six wireless handheld microphones. Ensembles may not bring their own special lighting, microphones or sound system. Due to space and safety considerations, platform-style risers are not permitted.

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Recorded instrumental accompaniments are permitted. Music tracks must be professionally recorded on Audio CD. Review your recording prior to departing and bring a back up recording. The school name and performance selections must be well marked on the recording.

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Use an experienced audio technician. Home burned CD recordings are not recommended since they may not play on professional audio equipment. (Please ensure the recording is an Audio CD and not in MP3 or other file formats)

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All music and lyrics must be suitable for a family audience.

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There are no dressing facilities available. Please ensure students arrive in performance attire.

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Each group must provide a set-up crew to arrange any equipment necessary for their performance.

PENALTY INFORMATION In order to plan a responsible and consistent festival, up to five penalty points may be assessed, for any of the following situations:

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Set-up, warm-up or performance running over the allotted time Misrepresentation of school enrollment

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No stage crew provided by the ensemble Non-students performing in ensemble Inappropriate student conduct


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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES WELCOME GATHERING Featuring a performance by Internationally-Acclaimed Jazz Legend, Arturo

Sandoval*

To start off the celebration, on Thursday evening all participants are invited to the Welcome Gathering to enjoy an evening of great Jazz. This gathering will give the students and directors the opportunity to meet participants from across the country as well as be introduced to the adjudicators and clinicians for the Disney Jazz Celebration.

Arturo Sandoval will be the featured performer to help kick of the inaugural Disney Jazz Celebration. The Welcome Gathering will take place at a Disney Theme Park on Thursday evening. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Arturo Sandoval is a blazing, technically flawless trumpeter who has dazzled audiences all over the world with his supercharged tone and bop-flavored flurries way up in the trumpet's highest register. He is one of the most dynamic and vivacious live performers of our time. A protégé of the legendary jazz master Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval was born in Cuba, on November 6, 1949, just two years after Gillespie became the first musician to bring Latin influences into American Jazz. Sandoval began studying classical trumpet at the age of twelve, but it didn’t take him long to catch the excitement of the jazz world. He has since evolved into one of the World’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet and flugelhorn, as well as a renowned classical artist, pianist and composer. In his home country of Cuba, Arturo was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning group Irakere, whose explosive mixture of jazz, classical, rock and traditional Cuban music caused a sensation throughout the entertainment world. Sandoval was voted Cuba’s Best Instrumentalist from 1982 to 1990. Arturo has been awarded 4 Grammy Awards, 6 Billboard Awards and an Emmy Award. Not only is Arturo a tenured professor at Florida International University, but he works nationally and abroad with innumerable institutions and their music departments offering several scholarships, exercise books, clinics and seminars, and has rendered a considerable amount of time working with the NARAS educational program. Furthermore, Hal Leonard Publishing has not only released additional educations books with recorded CD’s that include original exercises by Sandoval, but has published various big band, combo and marching band charts from his award winning albums. *Entertainment subject to change without notice Page 7


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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview ADDITIONAL FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES (continued) MASTER CLASSES On the day before or after an ensemble’s performance, participants will have the opportunity to attend Master Classes with top Conn-Selmer, Inc. clinicians. These sessions are designed to be educational and highly interactive. Master Classes will be presented within the following performance groups: • Vocal Soloists with a Band • Vocal Jazz Ensemble • Woodwinds • Brass • Rhythm Section Master Classes will take place at a Disney Theme Park to allow students easy access to attend these sessions while enjoying the Walt Disney World® Resort. Typically, ensembles will be scheduled to participate in a Master Class on the opposite day as their scheduled performance/clinic.

DISNEY JAM SESSION Selected students from participating ensembles will have the opportunity to join the Disney Jazz Celebration Clinicians and Adjudicators in a structured and educational JAM Session experience. Directors will pre-select up to five instrumental and two vocal performers per school to participate in the Jam. Additional information about the JAM Session, the student selection process, and music to be performed will be provided in the Director Handbook as we move closer to the event. All students attending the festival will be expected to attend the Jam Session. This interactive experience will be an unforgettable and guaranteed swingin' good time for all! The Jam Session will take place at a Disney Theme Park on Friday evening.

JAMMIN’ AWARDS CEREMONY This evening will be the culmination of an exciting weekend of Jazz. The ceremony will feature some of the top rated competing ensembles participating in the festival performing together with Conn-Selmer, Inc. clinicians. Special guest performances and a presentation of unique Disney awards will complete this Celebration of Jazz Music--Disney Style The Awards Ceremony will take place at a Disney Theme Park on Saturday evening. Page 8


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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview AWARDS Adjudicators will evaluate each ensemble based on a 100-point scale. DISNEY JAZZ CELEBRATION AWARD • All ensembles receive a Disney Jazz Celebration Award recognizing their participation. This award includes the ensemble’s rating. Ensembles in “Comments Only” Status receive the Disney Jazz Celebration Award with the school name, however no rating will be provided or announced at the awards ceremony.

DISNEY JAZZ CELEBRATION COMMEMORATIVE PIN • All performers receive an exclusive Disney Jazz Celebration Commemorative Pin to celebrate their participation. BEST IN CLASS* • Within each Division and Classification, a “Best in Class” ensemble is selected (i.e. the top high school Jazz Ensemble in class A or the top middle school Vocal Jazz ensemble). * There must be two or more competitive ensembles within a Division and Classification in order for “Best in Class” to be awarded.

DISNEY JAZZ CELEBRATION GOLD, SILVER AND BRONZE AWARDS** • The three highest rated ensembles within each Division, regardless of classification, are recognized with Disney Jazz Celebration Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards. (High Schools and Middle Schools are awarded separately) ** Ensembles must receive a Superior rating to qualify for the Disney Jazz Celebration Bronze, Silver or Gold Awards.

SPECIAL AWARDS*** Jazz Ensemble —Outstanding Woodwind Section —Outstanding Instrumental Soloist

—Outstanding Brass Section —Outstanding Vocal Soloist

Vocal Jazz —Outstanding Vocal Soloist

—Outstanding Student Accompanist

—Outstanding Rhythm Section

*** Special awards will be presented at the adjudicator’s discretion and all awards may not be presented during the festival.

JAMMIN’ AWARDS CEREMONY This special ceremony, which includes entertainment and distribution of awards takes place at a Disney Theme Park on Saturday evening. If groups are unable to attend this event for any reason, please inform the Disney Jazz Celebration office as soon as possible. *In order to provide a positive experience for participants, “Fair” ratings will automatically be announced as “Comments Only” at the Awards Ceremony. Directors will receive the original ratings and comments from the adjudicators.

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2009 Disney Jazz Celebration Overview NEXT STEPS To register for group to participate in the Disney Jazz Celebration, please visit www.DisneyJazzCelebration.com and click on the “Registration” link. Once the registration information and fees are received by our office, the director will receive a letter confirming the ensembles’ participation in the festival A Disney Jazz Celebration Director Handbook will be sent approximately 4-6 weeks prior to the festival date. The handbook will include additional detailed information about the event, performance schedules, festival forms, maps, etc. For additional information please call 866-924-6095 or your Student Travel Planner. *All items described hereon or on other literature could be changed or discontinued without notice and without liability

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