The Rhythm Road Wants YOU!

From a press release:

Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) and The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs are pleased to collaborate for a sixth year on The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad.

JALC is now accepting band applications for the 2010-11 season. American music quartets from throughout the United States specializing in jazz, urban/hip hop, bluegrass, blues, Cajun, country, gospel, and zydeco are invited to apply for the opportunity to tour internationally and share their music with the world.

Auditions will be held in New York City at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center and, for the first time in the history of the program, in New Orleans. More information will be available in upcoming weeks at jalc.org/TheRoad.

When:
November 1, 2010 Application deadline
December 17, 2010 Selected ensembles invited to live auditions
January 16-18, 2011 Auditions in New York City
January 20-21, 2011 Auditions in New Orleans
January 28, 2011 Announcement of finalist ensembles for 2010-11 Rhythm Road tours
April-June 2011 & September 2011-February 2012 Domestic performances and international touring

Where/How:
For additional information plus photos and video on the program, applications, previous tours, and more, visit The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad at jalc.org/TheRoad.

Musicians inquiring about applications can call 212-258-9899 or email: [email protected].