News Release

EVENT NEWS / May 1, 2008

Boise State University's Gene Harris Jazz Festival Extends Deadline for New Jazz Competition

The Boise State University Gene Harris Jazz Festival is extending the deadline for its new jazz competition to May 15.

In cooperation with Origin Records, the festival is offering new or unknown jazz combos a chance to be a hit at the Jazz in June concerts. Entries have been coming in from all around the country, including New York, Kansas, California and as far away as Russia.

Ensembles can submit performances of their original works — videos, DVDs, CDs, or YouTube videos — by May 15. The submissions will be judged by Michael Deeds of the Idaho Statesman, Dee Sarton of KTVB, John Bishop of Origin Records and Rob Walker, a trumpeter, composer/arranger and jazz educator.

The competition finalists will compete at the Big Easy Concert House during Club Night, June 19. Concertgoers will get a chance to vote, and the winner will receive a recording contract with Origin Records and will open for Roy Haynes during the headline concert June 20 at the Morrison Center.

For detailed information about the contest, including rules, submission fees, contact information and more, visit www.geneharris.org. For questions, call festival director Brad Peters at 426-3099 or bpeters@boisestate.edu. 

-30-

Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

Boise State University’s new Finish in Four program guarantees that eligible students who follow a planned course of study can complete their degree in four years. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional required courses. More information about Boise State’s graduation guarantee can be found at www.boisestate.edu/finish4.
 

The Office of Communications and Marketing - Boise State University
1910 University Drive - Boise Idaho 83725-1030
Located in Capitol Village, 2225 W. University Drive
email communications@boisestate.edu

Last reviewed on Thursday, May 01, 2008