Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition

For trombonists ages 22 and under (birth date of January 1, 1988 or later)

First Prize—Edwards Jazz Trombone, donated by Edwards Musical Instruments, Inc.

General Rules and Requirements

• The 2011 ITA Competitions General Rules and Requirements must be strictly followed to avoid disqualification.

Additional Rules

• CD must be recorded with a live rhythm section (minimum of 2 members).
• Choruses must be improvised and not read.
• Jazz band cuts are not allowed.
• Past winners of the Carl Fontana Jazz Trombone Competitions are not eligible in the 2011 Fontana Jazz Trombone Competition.

Repertoire Requirements

Preliminary & Final Rounds
(Items must be recorded in the order listed below)

1. Six to eight (6–8) choruses of blues (including the melody)
2. Player's Choice – Three to four (3–4) choruses of one of the following pieces:

• Beautiful Friendship
• Emily
• If I Only Had a Brain
• Polka Dots and Moonbeams
• It Might As Well Be Spring