THE RHYTHM ROAD: AMERICAN MUSIC ABROAD OPENS AUDITIONS BANDS FOR TOURING

[Dr. Nelson Harrison]

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. for tour 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.
Application Process When you click to submit your EPK, there are a number of materials that you will need to have prepared: Two educational proposals that outline a one-hour education program that your ensemble could present on the tour. Each band member will need to provide their resume/curriculum vitae. Each band member will need to provide a letter of recommendation from a colleague or mentor. Publicity materials are not required but bands can provide up to six. Here's the link: http://www.sonicbids.com/Opportunity/OpportunityView.aspx?opportunity_id=13253&account_id=

[Phat Man Dee]

Nate Peck did this years ago, he said it was a blast. I wish I could figure out an hour long presentation, I would love to apply for something like this.

[Toni Williams]

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T.W.

[Dr. Nelson Harrison]

Probably this week.

[Muddy Kreek Blues Band]

thanks for looking out when will you be down to the club?
muddy kreek

[Moe Seager]

Nelson, Thanks for the connection. I'll talk with my band.
Moe
Paris

[derrick schippers]

Hi there Nelson,great initiative. Hope you'll be coming to South Africa as well

[Anthony (Tony) Janflone]

Nelson, Beautiful picture. Applicants must be amenable to rigorous traveling and performance conditions, as touring regions and itineraries may be challenging. Wow, I've been promised great places to stay and had to fight the roaches (insect). At lease they admit it. Thanks for staying in touch. It means a lot to me.
Warmest regards,
Tony

[Andy Hoke]

Nelson, that sounds great. Good luck with that! Cultural diplomacy - i love it!

[Carlos Jimenez]

Hello Nelson!! Thanks for the Connection.. Be Blessed.. CJ