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Accepted and Agreed Name : Signature : Date : 1/7 SOCAR MONTREUX JAZZ ELECTRIC GUITAR COMPETITION 2013 ENTRY FORM Since 1967, the world’s greatest guitarists have graced the stages of the Montreux Jazz Festival. Their biographies tell tumultuous tales of hard work and artistic endeavor, but also of solidarity with fellow artists and magical opportunities. In 2004, the desire to provide one such opportunity led Claude Nobs, founder and director of the Festival, to create an international electric guitar competition for professional guitarists. His aim was not only to lend a helping hand to young guitar players struggling for cognition, but also to enable them to meet guitarists of the same age and level from other countries. The guitar competition is open to musicians under the age of 30. The organizers receive entries from over fifty different countries. In the spring, around fifteen guitarists are selected to take part in the semifinals and final at the Montreux Jazz Festival, in front of a jury of professionals and a discerning international audience. Musicians, record company representatives and producers seeking new talents, take their seats among the general public. During the Festival, the competing guitarists are encouraged to exchange their experiences and forge friendships and are given plenty of opportunities to attend concerts and workshops together in Montreux. Only four prizes are awarded each year. But the organizers believe that all the participants leave Montreux with the conviction that they have taken their career one step further through this culturally enriching musical experience. STAGES OF THE COMPETITION First Selection On March 15th 2013, Jury members will examine applications that include a CD with candidate’s performance (total of 10 minutes maximum). Candidates who have been selected for the semifinals will be notified by May 1 st 2013 approximately and will be invited to come and perform in Montreux in July 2013 (the exact dates of the competition are still to be determined). These candidates have to confirm their participation in writing to the Montreux Jazz Competition. Semifinals (maximum 15 competitors) The candidates qualified for the semifinals will be invited to perform in Montreux in July 2013 (dates of competition are yet to be determined). The candidates will have to perform the requested pieces (length of the performance 10 min. maximum) in front of a jury. Final (3 competitors) The final will be held shortly after the semifinals. The participating guitarists will have to perform in front of the jury. The length of the performace will be determined after the jury’s selection at the semifinals depending on the candidates at the final (15 minutes max.) The non respect of the timing will be penalized by the jury. The final will take place at the Montreux PalacePetit Théâtre (the exact dates of the competition are still to be determined). Awards Ceremony The awards ceremony will take place after the final at Petit Théâtre Montreux Palace.

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Accepted and Agreed Name : Signature : Date : 1/7

SOCAR MONTREUX JAZZ ELECTRIC GUITAR COMPETITION 2013 ENTRY FORM

Since  1967,  the  world’s  greatest  guitarists  have  graced  the  stages  of  the  Montreux  Jazz  Festival.  Their  biographies  tell  tumultuous  tales  of  hard  work  and  artistic  endeavor,  but  also  of  solidarity  with  fellow  artists  and  magical  opportunities.      In  2004,  the  desire  to  provide  one  such  opportunity  led  Claude  Nobs,  founder  and  director  of  the  Festival,  to  create  an  international  electric  guitar  competition  for  professional  guitarists.  His  aim  was  not  only  to  lend  a  helping  hand  to  young  guitar  players  struggling  for  cognition,  but  also  to  enable   them   to   meet   guitarists   of   the   same   age   and   level   from   other   countries.   The   guitar  competition  is  open  to  musicians  under  the  age  of  30.      The  organizers  receive  entries   from  over   fifty  different  countries.   In   the  spring,  around   fifteen  guitarists  are  selected  to  take  part   in  the  semi-­‐finals  and  final  at  the  Montreux  Jazz  Festival,   in  front   of   a   jury   of   professionals   and   a   discerning   international   audience.   Musicians,   record  company  representatives  and  producers  seeking  new  talents,  take  their  seats  among  the  general  public.   During   the   Festival,   the   competing   guitarists   are   encouraged   to   exchange   their  experiences  and  forge  friendships  and  are  given  plenty  of  opportunities  to  attend  concerts  and  workshops  together  in  Montreux.    Only  four  prizes  are  awarded  each  year.  But  the  organizers  believe  that  all  the  participants  leave  Montreux  with   the   conviction   that   they   have   taken   their   career   one   step   further   through   this  culturally  enriching  musical  experience.      STAGES  OF  THE  COMPETITION    First  Selection  On   March   15th   2013,   Jury   members   will   examine   applications   that   include   a   CD   with  candidate’s  performance  (total  of  10  minutes  maximum).  Candidates  who  have  been  selected  for  the  semi-­‐finals  will  be  notified  by  May  1st  2013  approximately  and  will  be  invited  to  come  and  perform  in  Montreux  in  July  2013  (the  exact  dates  of  the  competition  are  still  to  be  determined).  These   candidates   have   to   confirm   their   participation   in   writing   to   the   Montreux   Jazz  Competition.    Semi-­‐finals  (maximum  15  competitors)  The  candidates  qualified  for  the  semi-­‐finals  will  be  invited  to  perform  in  Montreux  in  July  2013  (dates   of   competition   are   yet   to   be   determined).   The   candidates   will   have   to   perform   the  requested  pieces  (length  of  the  performance  10  min.  maximum)  in  front  of  a  jury.    Final  (3  competitors)    The   final   will   be   held   shortly   after   the   semi-­‐finals.   The   participating   guitarists   will   have   to  perform   in   front   of   the   jury.   The   length   of   the   performace  will   be   determined   after   the   jury’s  selection  at  the  semi-­‐finals  depending  on  the  candidates  at  the  final  (15  minutes  max.)  The  non  respect  of  the  timing  will  be  penalized  by  the  jury.  The  final  will  take  place  at  the  Montreux  Palace-­‐Petit  Théâtre  (the  exact  dates  of  the  competition  are  still  to  be  determined).    Awards   Ceremony   The   awards   ceremony   will   take   place   after   the   final   at   Petit   Théâtre-­‐  Montreux  Palace.      

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SOCAR MONTREUX  JAZZ  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  COMPETITION  2013    

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PRIZES    The   first   prize   winner   of   the   Socar   Montreux   Jazz   Electric   Guitar   Competition   receives   CHF  5’000.  –  Swiss  francs,  a  certificate  and  four  days  recording  time  at  Balik  Farm  Studio,  located  in  the  breathtaking  scenery  of  Switzerland’s  Toggenburg  region.  The  Balik  Studio  prize  consists  in  four  days  in  a  professional  studio  recording,  accommodation  and  a  professional  sound  engineer  for  the  recording  of  the  cd.        The  second  prize  winner  receives  CHF  3’000.  –  Swiss  francs  and  a  certificate.        The  third  prize  winner  receives  CHF  2’000.  –  Swiss  francs  and  a  certificate.        The  Socar  Montreux  Jazz  Electric  Guitar  Competition  attracts  an  audience  of  connoisseurs  who  award   their   own   prize.   The   winner   of   the   Public   Prize   receives   an   anthology   cd   box   and   a  certificate.      GUITAR  COMPETITION  WINNERS    2009  Roland  Balogh  (Hungary)    2008  Jeff  Miles  (USA)  www.myspace.com/jeffmilesmusic  2007  Frederico  Casagrande  (Italy)  www.federicocasagrande.com  2006  Jacob  Hertzog  (USA)  www.jakehertzog.com  2005  Gilad  Hekselman  (Israel)  www.giladhekselman.com  2004  Antal  Pusztai  (Hungary)  www.pusztai.uw.hu      CONDITIONS  OF  ENTRY    The   Socar   Montreux   Jazz   Festival   Electric   Guitar   Competition   is   open   to   guitarists   of   all  nationalities   born   after   January   1st,   1983.   Previous   winners   of   the   competition   are   not  eligible   to   compete.   Finalists   and   semifinalists   of   Montreux’s   previous   competitions   may   not  compete   more   than   three   times.   For   the   selection   (demo   CD),   the   candidate   will   be   able   to  choose  the  instrument(s)  that  accompany  him/her.  For  the  semi-­‐finals  and  final,   the  candidate  must  present  the  musical  pieces  either  as  a  solo  electric  guitar  performance  or  with  an  electric  guitar   accompanied   by   a   rhythm   section   (bass   and   drum,   provided   by   the   Montreux   Jazz  Festival).    For   the   semi-­‐finals   and   final,   the   score   should   be   sent   in   advance   so   it   can   be   given   to   the  musicians.  The  Festival  will  also  provide  the  candidates  Fender  amplifier.      The   following   criteria   are   among   those   that   will   be   taken   into   consideration:   Originality,  personal   language  and  musicality,  sound,  phrasing,   interplay  with  the  band  and  mastery  of  the  instrument.                      

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SOCAR MONTREUX  JAZZ  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  COMPETITION  2013    

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 Jury      The   competition   is   placed   under   the   patronage   of  Quincy   Jones,   extraordinary   ambassador   to  the   Montreux   Jazz   Festival,   with   the   collaboration   of   guitarists   and   musicians   from   the  international  jazz  scene.  The  jury  has  been  presided  by:      2007,  2008  &  2009     Lee  Ritenour  2007         George  Benson  2006         Terry  Callier  2005         Al  di  Meola  2004         Cornell  Dupree        Travel  and  accommodation      Travel   and   accommodation   expenses   are   covered   entirely   by   the   entrants.   However,   the  Montreux  Jazz  Festival  office  can  help  by  providing  addresses  of  hotels  and  youth  hostels  in  the  area  and  by  sending  semifinalists  an   invitation   that   can  be  used   to   seek   funding   from  cultural  institutions  in  their  native  countries.          Legal  notice      The   jury’s   assessment   will   take   place   in   private   in   accordance   with   the   assessment   criteria  presented   (see   above).   The   participant   accepts   that   the   jury’s   decisions   are   final   and   that   no  appeal  is  possible.  The  Montreux  Jazz  Festival  Foundation  will  not  be  held  responsible  if,  in  case  of  necessity,  the  present  competition  is  modified,  postponed  or  cancelled.  Any  dispute  relating  to  the  interpretation,  execution  or  non-­‐execution  of  the  present  regulations  will  be  subject  to  Swiss  law.                                                

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SOCAR MONTREUX  JAZZ  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  COMPETITION  2013    

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 Recordings      The   Montreux   Jazz   Festival   or   its   successor   has   the   right   to   record   the   sound   (the   "Audio  Recording")   and   visuals   (the   "Video   Recording")   of   all   singer's   performances   during   the  competition  and  any  other  venues  concerning  the  Montreux  Jazz  Festival  now  and  in  the  future  and   to   exploit   the   same,  without   payment   of   any   compensation   to   the   singer,   for   all   forms   of  worldwide   television   and   radio   (including   for   news   and   information   purposes),   Internet  streaming  (including  free  on-­‐demand  streaming)  and  on  any  kind  of    commercial  audio  device  or  commercial  audiovisual  device  (including  download)  now  known  or  hereafter  developed.    The  Montreux   Jazz  Festival  or   its   successor  has   the   right   to  use  singer's  name  and   likeness  as  well  as  the  right  to  use  the  Audio  Recording  and  the  Video  Recording  for  the  promotion  of  the  Montreux   Jazz  Festival.   If   the  Singer  grants  an   interview  recorded  or   filmed  by  or  on  behalf  of  Montreux   Jazz   Festival,   such   interview   may   be   utilized   by   the   Montreux   Jazz   Festival   or   its  successor  in  connection  with  the  rights  granted  above.          Information  and  contact  at  the  Montreux  Jazz  Festival      MONTREUX  JAZZ  FESTIVAL  -­‐  Guitar  Competition    2m2c  /Grand-­‐Rue  95  1820  Montreux  Switzerland    For  any  questions  :  [email protected]                                                    

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SOCAR MONTREUX  JAZZ  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  COMPETITION  2013    

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 SOCAR  MONTREUX  JAZZ  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  COMPETITION  2013  ENTRY  FORM    To  be  returned  by  March  1st  2013  (postmark  date),  with  the  requested  items.  The  competition  is  open  to  guitarists  of  all  nationalities  born  after  January  1st,  1983  (under  the  age  of  30).    Items  to  be  sent  with  the  entry  1.   a   demo   CD:   the   recording   must   include   three   pieces   of   music.   The   total   length   of   the  recording  should  not  exceed  10  minutes  and  must  include:  -­‐one  standard:  you  have  to  choose  between  one  of  this  10  pieces:    

    -­‐  Sunny  -­‐  Bobby  Hebb       -­‐  Days  of  wine  and  roses  -­‐  Henry  Mancini  

    -­‐  Infant  eyes  -­‐  Wayne  Shorter       -­‐  Giant  Steps  -­‐  John  Coltrane       -­‐  Stella  by  starlight  -­‐  Victor  Young       -­‐  Wave  -­‐  Tom  Jobin  

  -­‐  Gee  Baby  Ain't  I  Good  To  You  -­‐  Don  Redman       -­‐  On  green  dolphin  street  -­‐    J.  Coltrane       -­‐  Night  Dreamer  -­‐  Wayne  Shorter       -­‐  Relaxin'  At  Carmarillo  -­‐  Charlie  Parker  

Entrants  should  perform  their  own  interpretation  of  the  original  piece,  improving  and  developing  it.    -­‐  one  blues  (12  bars)    -­‐  a  personal  choice  (note  that  this  one  can  be  inspired  by  any  music  styles)    2.  Two  ID  or  professional  photos  with  the  name  of  the  entrant  written  on  the  back.  3.  A  photocopy  of  the  entrant’s  ID  card.  4.  A  curriculum  vitæ  with  other  relevant  documents  (diplomas,  press…)            If  you  are  selected  for  the  semifinals,  you  will  be  asked  to  play:    -­‐  one  of  the  standards  excluding  the  one  played  for  the  demo  CD    -­‐  a  personal  choice  (note  that  this  one  can  be  inspired  by  any  music  styles)    If  you  are  selected  for  the  final,  you  will  be  asked  to  play:  -­‐  one  of  the  ten  standards  excluding  the  one  played  for  the  demo  CD  and  excluding  the  one  you  played  for  the  semifinals.  -­‐  a  12  bar  Blues  -­‐  a  personal  composition  or  a  personal  choice  (note  that  this  one  can  be  inspired  by  any  music  styles)                    

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SOCAR MONTREUX  JAZZ  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  COMPETITION  2013    

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   SOCAR  MONTREUX  JAZZ  ELECTRIC  GUITAR  COMPETITION  2013  ENTRY  FORM    By   signing   this   Socar   Montreux   Jazz   Electric   Guitar   Competition   2013   Entry   Form,   the  artist   confirms   to   have   read,   understood   and   accepted   the   rules   and   regulations   of   the  competition  and  to  comply  with  them.    Please,  fill  in  the  entry  form  in  CAPITAL  LETTERS          Surmane    __________________________________________  

First  Name    __________________________________________  

 Street/Number    __________________________________________  

     __________________________________________  

 ZIP/Town    ___________________________________________  

 Country    __________________________________________  

 E-­‐mail    ___________________________________________  

     

 Telephone    ___________________________________________  

 Mobile  Phone    __________________________________________  

 Nationality    ___________________________________________  

 Date  of  birth  (day/month/year)    __________________________________________  

   How  have  you  heard  about  that  competition?  (Name  of  school,  club,  etc)          The  organisers  reserve  the  right  to  refuse  incomplete  applications.  PLEASE  SIGN  ALL  THE  PAGES  OF  THIS  FORM  (from  1  to  6).  NO  APPLICATIONS  WILL  BE  SENT  BACK.    NO  ENTRIES  WILL  BE  ACCEPTED  BY  EMAIL.    

       

Date  :                          Read  and  agreed  :      

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     PARENTAL  AUTHORIZATION  To  fill  in  only  if  under  18  years  old            I  certify,  as  a  parent  or  guardian,  I  give  permission  for:      (Child’s  name):        to   participate   in   the   Socar   Montreux   Jazz   Electric   Guitar   Competition  according   to   the   terms   signed   in   the   application   form/subscription   to   the  competition,  on  July  2013.          Relation  to  participant:  Parent/Guardian  name:  Address:        Home  Phone:    Please  enclose  a  copy  of  the  Parent/Guardian  identity  card  or  passport.        Place  and  date:  Parent/Guardian  signature: