Loonis McGlohon Young Jazz Artist Competition

Overview

Are you an aspiring jazz musician? Are you in 8th through 12th grade? Are you interested in winning a college scholarship?

If you answered “YES!” to these questions, the Loonis McGlohon Young Jazz Artist Competition is for you!

This competition is open to any 8th through 12th grade student who resides in the Charlotte region. Students will submit an audition recording consisting of three jazz selections, and seven finalists will be chosen from the applicants.  These finalists will compete on April 23 at Stage Door Theater, accompanied by a band of professional jazz musicians, and their performances will be judged by musicians from the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra! The top three artists will win scholarships provided by The Leon Levine Foundation!

First Place- $1500 Scholarship
Second Place- $1000 Scholarship
Third Place- $500 Scholarship

The competition is free and open to the public, so come cheer for your favorite student!

If you are interested in competing in the Loonis McGlohon Young Jazz Artist Competition, click here for an application (includes eligibility, application process, audition recording requirements, and competition information).