Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc.

The 2013 John Philip Sousa National Young Artists Solo Competition

Jupiter is pleased to support the 2013 John Philip Sousa National Young Artists Solo Competition for High School Wind Instrumental Performers. The purpose of the solo competition is to identify, recognize and honor outstanding high school musicians who have demonstrated the highest standards of excellence.

Procedure
Students may submit the application no later than June 01, 2013. Applicants must submit a typewritten letter with the applicant’s name, address with zip code, telephone number, school, grade, and email address. It must also include a signed verification statement by the applicant’s band or orchestra director and a parental statement agreeing to appear, if selected as winner.

Adjudication will take place in June 2013 and the winner will be notified promptly. DVD audition videos will be evaluated by a panel of five distinguished judges, each a respected professional of national reputation. The prize will be an opportunity to perform a solo work with a major University or Military Band. Jupiter Band Instruments will support all expenses associated with the winner’s solo performance. Jupiter Band Instruments will present a $1000.00 scholarship to the winning contestant, provided he/she chooses to enter college as a Music Education or Music Performance major. All application forms, five (5) performance DVD’s and $25.00 registration fee should be submitted to:

James F. Slutz

Coordinating Chair

John Philip Sousa Foundation Solo Competition

W 2213 Belvidere Road

Sarona, WI 54870

(maestroslutz@frontier.com)

Checks should be made payable to the John Phillips Sousa Foundation.

The John Philip Sousa Foundation

The John Philip Sousa Foundation is a publicly sponsored educational foundation organized for the purpose of sponsoring and administering projects contributing to the excellence of bands and band music throughout the world. The foundation is governed by the executive committee which receives suggestions, advice, and input from the board of directors and the executive board. Projects of a special nature related to the interests of the several organizations are coordinated with these groups for their specific input. No officer of the Foundation or committee member, excepting the attorney and the tax accountant, receive any salary or compensation for services.

Criteria

The National Young Artists Solo Competition is open to high school students who will be seniors in the fall of 2013. Contestants should perform two contrasting movements of a concerto or a work of similar difficulty with an original or transcribed band accompaniment . (Piano accompaniments are accepted for audition.)

The audition DVD must be a single unedited performance by the competitor and accompanist with out breaks, other than between movements of a composition. The contestant must be enrolled as a regular, full-time high school student and be a member of the school concert band or symphony orchestra at the time of the competition performance. This would indicate that the audition video would be made no later than the spring of a students junior year in high school. The jury may declare a “no winner” decision at its discretion. In addition to recognizing the winner, the jury may also recognize several superior performances of outstanding merit. Unless there is an objection from a contestant, the Sousa Foundation will make the names of participants available to college, universities and schools of music when requested by these institutions to do so. Auditioned students will receive a certificate of participation as well as performance comments from the selection committee.

For more information please visit the John Philip Sousa Foundation website, view or download the competition entry form.

The Blue Knights Take the Field in Competition with Jupiter, Mapex, and Majestic Marching Instruments

KHS America, Inc. and Ascend Performing Arts are proud to announce a new partnership. Beginning with the 2013 WGI and DCI competitive seasons, the Blue Knights will add Mapex and Majestic percussion instruments to their exclusive endorsement of Jupiter Quantum Brass instruments.

Since 1958, the Blue Knights have been providing young musicians the opportunity to better themselves as members of highly talented performance groups. These ensembles include: The perennial DCI Finalist drum and bugle corps, the four-time world champion and longest continually operating WGI Independent Class percussion ensemble. In addition, the Blue Knights perform under the name of “The Stampede”, the official drumline of the Denver Broncos football team.

"The Blue Knights organization has a tradition of providing young individuals with exceptional music education and the opportunity to develop their maturity through performance" says Tabor Stamper, President of KHS America. "Their philosophy is congruent to our companies' core values."

"In an organization whose primary focus is on the education and personal growth of its members, choosing a company which possesses our same values is important to us" says Blue Knights Executive Director Mark Arnold during a recent visit to KHS America, where the corps creative team held their initial design planning meetings for the 2013 DCI season.

The Blue Knights began using Jupiter Quantum Marching Brass for their 2012 competitive season and will continue into the 2013 season fully equipped with Mapex and Majestic instruments.

For more information:
Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps: www.bknights.org
Jupiter, Mapex and Majestic Marching Instruments, visit: www.QuantumMarching.com

Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps Chooses Jupiter Quantum Series Marching Brass

NASHVILLE, TN – KHS America is proud to announce a newly formed partnership with The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps and their parent organization Ascend Performing Arts, of Denver Colorado. The Blue Knights will be performing on Jupiter Quantum Series marching brass starting with the 2012 DCI competitive season. Since its beginning in 1958, The Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps has established itself as one of the elite groups of its kind in the world. A perennial Drum Corp International finalist, the Blue Knights are renowned in the activity for excellence in symphonic music, intricate visual choreography, and an unwavering commitment to innovation.

Tabor Stamper, President of KHS America looks forward to the potential of this relationship: "We are extremely proud to partner with an organization with the legacy and class of The Blue Knights. We share many goals and ideals with this organization and look forward to a bright future in this partnership.”

In exploring the potential of this relationship, Blue Knights Brass Caption Head Brad Toth, and Executive Director Mark Arnold both quickly came to recognize the high level of quality present in Jupiter Quantum brass instruments, as well as the alignment in goals and focus between Ascend Performing Arts and KHS America:

"The primary goal of the Blue Knights is to further the education and growth of young people by providing them the opportunity to participate in performing ensembles of the highest level. Ascend strives to promote music education as a whole, providing more opportunities for all students to participate in music. We feel that Quantum brass instruments best facilitate our musical goals, and have a deep sense that KHS shares in our commitment to education,” says Arnold.

You can find the Blue Knights Drum and Bugle Corps performing exclusively on Jupiter Quantum Series Marching Brass for the 2012 Drum Corps International World Class tour.

For more information on Blue Knights, visit www.bknights.org

For more information on Jupiter, Mapex and Majestic Marching Instruments, visit QuantumMarching.com.

Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps Chooses Jupiter Quantum Series Marching Brass

NASHVILLE, TN – KHS America is proud to announce its newly formed partnership with the Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps and their parent organization the Cascades Foundation of Seattle, Washington. Beginning with the 2012 DCI season, Cascades will be marching with Jupiter Quantum Series Marching Brass in World Class competition. Founded in the fall of 1958, the Cascades is the oldest nationally touring world-class drum and bugle corps in the Pacific Northwest. The Cascades and its affiliated youth music organizations are committed to musical excellence by providing personal growth experiences and the determination to succeed.

Tabor Stamper, President of KHS America looks forward to the new partnership: "The long-standing tradition and commitment to excellence within the Cascades organization is evident through their performances in competition and the dedication of its staff. The organization is completely dedicated to music education and the individual growth of each member. These mutually shared initiatives perfectly parallel with the goals we had in developing the Quantum series of Jupiter Marching Brass,” concluded Stamper.

In exploring the potential of this relationship, Cascades Executive Director Doug Hebenthal and Program Director and Brass Caption Head Steve Menefee were most pleased with the high level of quality present in Jupiter Quantum brass instruments, as well as the alignment in goals and focus between the Cascades Foundation and KHS, the parent company of the Jupiter brand.

“The primary goal of the Cascades and the Cascades Foundation is to further the education and growth of young people by providing them the opportunity to participate in performing arts of the highest level. We feel that Quantum brass instruments best facilitate our musical goals, and have a deep sense that KHS shares in our commitment to education,” says Hebenthal.

You can find the Cascades Drum and Bugle Corps performing exclusively on Jupiter Quantum Series Marching Brass for the 2012 Drum Corps International World Class tour.

For more information on Cascades, visit www.cascadesdrumcorps.org

For more information on Jupiter, Mapex and Majestic Marching Instruments, visit QuantumMarching.com.

John Philip Sousa National Young Artist Solo Competition

Submissions are now being taken for the National Young Artists Solo Competition for French Horn, Clarinet, Oboe, Trumpet and Saxophone. Submissions are due by June 1, 2012.

Purpose

To identify, recognize and honor outstanding high school French horn, clarinet, oboe, trumpet, and saxophone musicians who have demonstrated particularly significant high standards of excellence.

Procedure

Students may submit the application no later than June 01, 2012. Applicants must submit a typewritten letter with the applicant’s name, address with zip code, telephone number, school, grade, and email address. It must also include a signed verification statement by the applicant’s band or orchestra director and a parental statement agreeing to appear, if selected as winner. Judging will take place in June 2012 and the winner will be notified promptly. DVD audition videos will be evaluated by a panel of five distinguished judges, each a respected professional of national reputation. The prize will be an opportunity to perform a solo work with a major University or Military Band. Jupiter Band Instruments will support all expenses associated with the winner’s solo performance. From the winners in each instrumental category an overall SCHOLARSHIP WINNER will be selected. Jupiter Band Instruments will present a $1000.00 scholarship to the winner, provided he/she chooses to enter college as a Music Education or Music Performance major. All application forms, five (5) performance DVD’s and $25.00 registration fee should be submitted to the chair for each instrument listed below.

View the PDF to view more submission details or visit the Sousa Foundation website.