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 Tuesday, 09 February 2010 |
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Dakota Foundation/ Schubert Club Second Annual Jazz Piano Competition |
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Written by Andrea Canter, Contributing Editor
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Saturday, 18 March 2006 |
Young jazz pianists will again compete for scholarships sponsored by
the Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education and The Schubert Club. The
Second Annual Jazz Piano Scholarship Competition, open to students from
ages 15 through 18, rewards excellence among students of America's
great indigenous art form. Applications (including an audio recording)
are due by noon on April 17th.
 Elizabeth Stoikan, photo by Andrea Canter
The Jazz Piano Competition was inaugurated last year. Three
scholarships were awarded to Micah Fitch, Jacob Siegel, and Elizabeth
Stoikan following their performances on the Dakota stage.
 Micah Fitch, Photo by Andrea Canter
The Schubert Club
is a long-standing St. Paul organization dedicated to the promotion and
performance of classical music. Their annual International Concert
series is well-known for its roster of the very finest classical
musicians and ensembles. Additionally, the Schubert Club hosts small
series of concerts throughout the year and, through several scholarship
programs, promotes the education and performance opportunities for
future professional musicians. In August 2005, the Schubert Club and
The Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education awarded Felix James the first annual
Jane Matteson Award for notable contribution to the local jazz
community and/or jazz education.
The Scholarship Competition
 Jacob Siegel, Photo by Andrea Canter
Competitors are asked to submit an audio tape or CD containing three
jazz tunes of their choosing. For a rule sheet and complete application
information, please see The Schubert Club website:
http://www.schubert.org. Judges will blindly evaluate the performances
and rank competitors to select three finalists. Finalists will be
notified by May 1st. The final judging will be conducted by a panel of
three judges who will provide their critiques to the audience and
finalists after each performer. The scholarship winners will be
announced at the end of the competition. Young jazz pianists (ages
15-18) are encouraged to participate. For questions and further
information please contact The Schubert Club, (651) 292-3267, or
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