Enter the Competition

Submit your music files electronically

All of the following MUST be submitted:

• Application
  Application Form
• Proof of age / citizenship
  Driver’s license / passport. Applicants must be ages 15-25 by September 30, 2015.
• Photos
  Include high-resolution, professional looking, digital press photos on a CD. (i.e.) Action or still shots with a piano and a headshot. (You must own the rights to these photos)
• Background write-ups
  Include education; employment as a pianist, if any; competitions and other public performances; studies (where, how long, what ages, etc.); career goals; and what you hope to achieve by entering the competition.
• Press releases (if applicable)
  i.e. newspaper articles, personal brochures, websites, etc.
• Letter of recommendation from teacher, employer or other appropriate source
  Recommendation Letter
• Solo piano CD, DVD or Submit your music files electronically
  CD/DVD Should include 4 tracks – tracks 1-2 must be solo piano and tracks 3-4 must be piano/bass/drums trio. The CD/DVD should include at least 2 jazz standards. Repertoire (song titles and composers) must be listed on a separate sheet included in the application. CD/DVD should be clearly marked with your name.
• Letter from teacher, employer, or other appropriate source verifying authenticity of the recording.
• Non-refundable fee of $60.
  Check or money order made payable to: AMERICAN JAZZ PIANIST COMPETITION
• Waiver
  Waiver Form

For your convenience, all the application forms and competition regulations are available for download in our Application Package.