[Dixielandjazz] 10 Quartets Needed to travel the world

[Stephen G Barbone]

Any  quartets interested in touring on behalf of the US State  
Department? They are looking for 10 groups. I received this from List  
mate John McClernan.



Cheers,

Steve Barbone

www.barbonestreet.com
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband





Audition and Application Information	

Program Summary

The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad is a partnership between Jazz  
at Lincoln Center (JALC) and the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of  
Educational and Cultural Affairs. The program is designed to foster  
cultural exchange with audiences worldwide through performance and  
educational outreach. Selected ensembles tour to such regions as  
Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East for  
approximately one month. International activities include public  
concerts, master classes, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, jam  
sessions, media outreach, and collaborations with local musicians.

The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad tours operate under the  
official auspices of the U.S. government. The U.S. Department of State  
funds international travel, hotels, & meals, and awards a modest tour  
honorarium to each musician. JALC organizes the tours and coordinates  
the auditions, which are judged by professional musicians. Selected  
quartets will also perform two free public concerts, at JALC’s Dizzy’s  
Club Coca-Cola and in Washington DC. All events nationally and  
internationally may be recorded and broadcasted non-commercially.

Audition Criteria

Each musician must be at least 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, and  
hold a valid U.S. passport.
Applying ensembles must be comprised of exactly four musicians.
Rhythm Road bands must perform in one of U. S. State Department’s  
selected American musical styles: jazz, urban/hip hop, or American  
roots music (including blues, bluegrass, Cajun, gospel, zydeco, and  
country).
Each musician may perform with only one band, and each band can be  
considered for only one category (jazz, urban or roots).
Successful applicant ensembles are required to demonstrate artistic  
integrity, musical ability, superior educational ability, and  
knowledge of American music/culture.
Applicants must be amenable to rigorous traveling and performance  
conditions, as touring regions and itineraries may be challenging.
In addition to musical performances, selected groups will host  
educational activities that include, but are not limited to,  
workshops, master classes and outreach activities.
FOR MORE SUBMISSION INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLOAD THE APPLICATION CLICK  
HERE

http://www.jalc.org/TheRoad_noFl/pdf/RhythmRoad_application.pdf
Application deadline: applications must be received by September 15,  
2008.

Send all application materials and direct any questions to:

The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad Program
Jazz at Lincoln Center
33 W. 60th Street, 11th Floor
NY, NY 10023-7999
email: amap at jalc.org
phone: 212-258-9899
www.jalc.org/theroad



Steve Barbone

www.barbonestreet.com
www.myspace.com/barbonestreetjazzband