The Seattle-Kobe Female Jazz Vocalist Audition Returns!

Sunday October 13, 2024, 6-9pm @ The Triple Door

The Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association (SKSCA) is pleased to welcome female jazz vocalists to apply for the 2024 16th Annual Female Jazz Vocalist Audition.

The application process has ended and applications are no longer being accepted.

Application deadline: September 13, 2024

Rules:

Finalist Selection

1. Eligibility: On or before September 13, 2024, applicants must (1) be a female high school student (grades 9-12) or adult 18 years or older, (2) reside in the great Seattle area, and (3) be able to represent Seattle in Kobe in May 2025 (full dates to be determined).

2. Application songs must be contrasting jazz styles and be a TOTAL of no more than 8 minutes in length. Videos are not accepted.

3. An application fee of $20 is required payable via PayPal. Applications submitted without an application fee will not be considered. Application fees are due September 13, 2024.

4. Applications will be reviewed and finalists will be notified by email on September 27, 2024.

5. Selected finalists must provide a headshot and a paragraph describing their music experience and reason for applying. Finalists will need a valid passport. Costs associated with these items are the responsibility of the finalist.

6. Incomplete applications, including applications without music files or application fee, or applications received after September 13, 2024, will not be considered.

Live Audition

1. Finalists must perform two tunes of contrasting jazz styles.

2. Finalists may bring ONE accompanist (piano, guitar, etc.).

3. Accompanist must provide their own instrument.

4. Each vocalist will have a total of 10 minutes to set up, perform, and leave the stage.

5. Performances will be judged on technical and artistic merit.

Awards

1. One grand prize winner from each division (high school and adult) will be chosen to represent SKSCA in Kobe, Japan in May 2025 (full dates to be determined).

2. One additional runner up will be chosen from each division.

3. Grand prize winners will receive roundtrip airfare to Kobe, lodging, some meals, and ground transportation to/from the airport/lodging in Kobe.

4. High school winner must be accompanied by a chaperone. Chaperone will receive roundtrip airfare to Kobe, lodging, some meals, and ground transportation to/from the airport/lodging in Kobe.

5. Grand prize winners will be required to give a debrief following the trip to Kobe (full details to be determined).

SKSCA is grateful to Shinkaichi Music Street, Kobe Trade Information Office, and The Triple Door for their support!

For more information, please email jazz@seattlekobe.org.