2027 NJF VOCAL JAZZ AMBASSADORS REGISTRATION
We are looking for individual high school students to help us create an exemplary ensemble; this obviously includes strong SINGERS but with strengths in different ways.
★ Vocal directors must sponsor the student as indicated in the registration below.
All forms and video submissions must be submitted by February 17 2027.
★ Registration fee of $60 includes NJF Vocal Jazz Ambassadors T-shirt and a hoagie for dinner!
★ Please submit a video recording of 5 minutes or less in length, stating your usual vocal part, select songs that demonstrate your vocal Jazz style & performance strengths. (doesn't have to be a professional studio recording). Make sure you:
1.) Sing a Bb or F blues scale.
2.) Sing a favorite Jazz song of your choice.
Perform the melody. IMPROVISE IF INTERESTED OF POSSIBLY BEING SELECTED AS A SOLOIST!
Any of the very popular Aebersold recordings or other backing tracks available via YouTube or
I Real Pro is a neat way to create a backing track or use 1 of the many they have available.
More information will be directly sent to directors & students upon completing registration/payments.
Once we accept your registration you must be willing to participate in these online help sessions to prepare the songs:
Your must agree to memorize the lyrics for 3 selections we provide and will be tested at the 2nd rehearsal.
March TBA: 6:45-8:00pm ET (5 Selected Vocal Soloists & Pianists & Ensemble)
March TBA: 6:45-8:00pm ET(Full Ensemble)
April TBA: 6:45-8:00pm ET (Full Ensemble)
April TBA: 6:45-8:00pm ET (Full Ensemble)
We may also be offering a (non-mandatory) evening rehearsal at the Historic Clef Club of Jazz on April 16th and will have more info available. The rehearsals at the festival on April 17th, 2027 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center are mandatory, but will not conflict with any of your schools NJF performances.
This is a wonderful opportunity to work with peers from different schools and perform at the 2027 NJF Festival Awards Ceremony!
