Q. Is my band eligible to register to receive Essentially Ellington materials?
A. High school jazz bands in the United States, U.S. Territories, Canada, and American Schools abroad are eligible. Students must be in grades 9-12, ages between 14 and 19. Middle school, college, and professional jazz bands are ineligible. If you would like more information, please contact us.
Q. How much does it cost?
A. This year the Essentially Ellington membership fee is fully subsidized, so schools can receive the materials completely free of charge. For more information and a membership form, please see the membership page.
Q. When will I receive my box?
A. Your box will be sent by UPS ground and will arrive within two-three weeks from the time you join the program.
Q. What are the charts for this year?
A. The charts are as follows:
- Riding on a Blue Note, 1937
- Sepia Panorama, 1940
- Sunset and the Mockingbird, 1959
- A Night in Tunisia, 1945
- Oop Bop Sh'Bam, 1946
- Things to Come, 1946
Click here to learn more about this year's repertoire.
Q. What else is in the box?
A. A dual CD/DVD of original reference recordings and video of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra , information about applying for the annual Competition & Festival, and other educational resources.
Q: Can I buy titles published previously in the Essentially Ellington library?
A: Alfred Music Publishing is the print music partner and commercial distributor for Jazz at Lincoln Center. To view our library and purchase any of the JALC print music titles, visit alfred.com/jalc or contact your preferred print music retailer.
Q. What are the dates of the Essentially Ellington Competition & Festival this year?
A. The festival will take place May 12-14, 2011 at the home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Frederick P. Rose Hall. On May 14th there is a finale concert featuring the three top-placing bands and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Avery Fisher Hall. For more details, please visit on the EE Competition & Festival.
Q: How do I apply for Competition & Festival? What are the requirements?
A:
All bands that wish to submit a recording and application for the Competition & Festival must fill out an Application Form and create a CD recording with three selections that meet the following requirements:
- At least one tune must be selected from 2011-12 EE repertoire
- At least one tune must be a Duke Ellington transcription
- All titles published through the EE library are eligible for submission.
Applications and recordings are due Friday, January 27, 2012 by 4pm EST. Click here for more information and to download an Application Form.
Q. Do I have to enter the Competition?
A. NO! There is no obligation to enter.
Bands have that wish to may create a recording for Comments Only and receive professional feedback from our EE clinicans outside of the Competition. All bands that submit a recording for Comments Only must fill out the Application Form, provide a brief description of your band. You have the option of recording up to three tunes from the Essentially Ellington library. Recordings for Comments Only are due Friday, March 2, 2012.
We encourage you to make a recording of your band for free and invaluable feedback from our professional musician/educators.
Q: Can I bring my band to the Competition & Festival to observe?
A: Yes! Click here for a Festival Schedule and information about reserving tickets for the Competition performances and Final Concert and Awards Ceremony at Avery Fisher Hall.
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