art 1 The competition is divided into 4 sections:
SECTION A - ARRANGING (Giorgio Gaslini, soloist)
SECTION B - ORIGINAL COMPOSITIONS
SECTION C - SELECTED PIECES OF MUSIC
SECTION D - PERFORMANCE
art 2 The competition is open to italian and foreign musicians.
2.1 Members of the Barga Jazz 2004 orchestra are excluded.
2.2 Winners of past editions may compete.
art. 3 Section A of the 2004 edition is dedicated to Giorgio
Gaslini.
3.1 The arrangements must be of music by Giorgio Gaslini
which, if necessary, may be requested from Barga Jazz
c/o Comune di Barga, Via di Mezzo 45, 55051, Barga (LU),
Italy.
art 4 Both Sec. A arrangements and Sec. B and C compositions
must be written for the following orchestral formation:
1_ sax alto
2_ sax alto / clarinet
1_ sax tenor / soprano
2_ sax tenor
sax baritone / bass clarinet
1_ trumpet
2_ trumpet / flugelhorn
3_ trumpet
4_ trumpet / flugelhorn
1_ trombone
2_ trombone
3_ trombone
bass trombone
piano, guitar, double bass, drums, vibraphone.
4.1 Scores for any kind of orchestral formation other
than that indicated in these regulations will not be accepted.
art 5 To be admitted to Section C 2004, application should
be made to the XXXI Seminary of Siena, using the special
form, by the 30th of June 2004. For further information
apply to the Secretary's Office of Siena Jazz, Fortezza
Medicea 10, 53100, Siena (tel. ++39 0577 271401).
5.1 Pieces written by the pupils admitted to the 2nd course
will be analyzed, discussed and corrected by Maestro Giancarlo
Gazzani.
5.2 A specially constituted commission will select the
pieces to be admitted to the final stage of the competition.
art 6 Section D (performance) is reserved to groups of
3 to 7 performers.
6.1 The groups selected must give a public performance
of not less than 20 minutes duration.
6.2 During the course of Section D the “Premio LUCA
FLORES” will be awarded to a member of one of the
groups competing who is deemed of particular worth.
art 7 To participate in the INTERNATIONAL ARRANGING AND
COMPOSITION COMPETITION FOR JAZZ ORCHESTRA - 2004 EDITION
you must send the following documents by registered letter
with return receipt to the Secretary's Office, c/o COMUNE
DI BARGA, VIA DI MEZZO 45, 55051 BARGA (LU), ITALY:
- Completed application, together with dates of birth,
address and telephone number.
- Signed declaration of acceptance of the rules of the
competition.
7.1 For Sections A and B also include the following:
TWO COPIES of the score, signed by the contestant, and
CLEARLY transcribed copies of the parts for all instruments,
IN DUPLICATE COPY.
7.2 For Section D include the following:
- A recording of the group (CD or Cassette) containing
at least two pieces of not less than six minutes duration
each.
- Curriculum of the group and its members.
- Name and dates of birth of group members together with
ENPALS registration number.
- Those not registered with ENPALS should also send photocopy
of their identity document.
- Address and telephone number of the person responsible.
7.3 EXPIRY DATES (dates by which application and documents
must reach the Comune of Barga):
- SECTION A and B: 25th of July 2004
- SECTION D: 30th of June 2004
art 8 The scores and recordings are not returnable.
art 9 A commission nominated by the artistic director
will select the pieces (Sections A end B) and groups (Section
D) to be admitted to the final stage of the competition.
9.1 The final decision will be communicated within the
first week in August.
9.2 An expense voucher will be given to the composers
and arrangers of the pieces selected for sections A/B/C
to cover travel and lodging expenses.
9.3 Pieces participating in Sections. A/B/C will be played
in public performances at the Teatro dei Differenti in
Barga on the 28th, 29th, and 30th of August 2004.
9.4 The performance for Section D will take place in Barga
at a venue and date to be decided; but in any case between
the 10th of July and the 30th of August. The competitors
will be informed with due notice.
9.5 Groups must confirm their participation by telegram
within 7 days of being notified of their selection.
9.6 An expense voucher of the value of euro 50,00 net
will be available to every member of the group (Sec. D).
art 10 An international jury composed of musicians and
journalists specialized in Jazz will assess the works
in competition and assign the prizes.
art 11 The following cash prizes (before tax) will be
awarded:
- Section A 1st placed: euro 1.100,00; 2nd placed: euro
550,00
- Section B 1st placed: 750,00 2nd placed: euro 450,00
- Section C 1st placed: euro 350,00
- Section D 1st placed: euro 600,00
11.1 The prize giving will take place on the final evening
of the event, in Barga, on the 28th of August. The jury,
whose decision is final, reserves the right to recommend
other meritorious pieces and to withhold one or more prizes.
art 12 The manifestation may be recorded in whole or in
part for radio and tele visual promotional purposes and
the competitors will have no claim for compensation, other
than that provided for by copyright legislation.
Per informazioni:
Segreteria Concorso
c/o Comune di Barga,
via di Mezzo 45,
55051,
Barga (LU),
Italy
(tel. 0583 724770)
Concorso
Internazionale di Composizione e Arrangiamento per OrchestraJazz
Luglio, Agosto 2003
www.barganews.com
e-mail: bargajazz@barganews.com
Comune
di Barga
Con il patrocinio di:
Regione Toscana - Provincia di Lucca
Comunit‡ Montana della Garfagnana
Comunit‡ Montana della media Valle del Serchio
TOSCANA
MUSICHE
Pistoia Blues - On The Road Festival
Metarock - Musica e Suoni dal Mondo
Festival delle Colline - Grey Cat Festival
Musica dei Popoli - Toscana Music Pool
Barga Jazz - Siena Jazz - Musicus Concentus
Premio Ciampi - Sete Sois e Sete Luas
Comune di Barga
Con il patrocinio di:
Regione Toscana - Provincia di Lucca
Comunit‡ Montana della Garfagnana
Comunit‡ Montana della media Valle del Serchio
TOSCANA MUSICHE
Pistoia Blues - On The Road Festival
Metarock - Musica e Suoni dal Mondo
Festival delle Colline - Grey Cat Festival
Musica dei Popoli - Toscana Music Pool
Barga Jazz - Siena Jazz - Musicus Concentus
Premio Ciampi - Sete Sois e Sete Luas
