{"id":56091,"date":"2019-02-07T23:11:21","date_gmt":"2019-02-08T04:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.neffmusic.com\/blog\/?p=56091"},"modified":"2019-02-08T18:20:24","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T23:20:24","slug":"michael-brecker-international-saxophone-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neffmusic.com\/blog\/2019\/02\/michael-brecker-international-saxophone-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I was recently informed about this new competition by Brian Plautz and Susan Brecker and thought I would pass on the information here on the site.\u00a0 If you are an aspiring saxophonist between the ages of 16-30, are a citizen of the world (no extraterrestrials) and can burn it up on the saxophone, then this saxophone competition might be something for you to check out!\u00a0 Here are the details from the breckercompetition.org<\/a> website.\u00a0 You can go there if you want more info and want to apply. (I am in no way connected to this event but am just spreading the word in support of Michael Brecker’s memory)<\/p>\n

The legacy of tenor saxophonist and 15-time Grammy winner Michael Brecker is a marvel. As a result of his stylistic and harmonic innovations, Michael will forever be regarded as one of the most eminent saxophonists of this or any generation. He loved the company of musicians and especially aspiring young saxophonists. He would listen to the unsolicited tapes he received and would return with feedback and would always take time to speak to young musicians following his gigs. In his characteristically humble way, Michael had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel special. In recognition of Michael’s generosity, and to assist in providing ballast to deserving careers, The Michael Brecker International Saxophone Competition (MBISC) was created.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Competition<\/em><\/h2>\n

Prize Money<\/em><\/h3>\n

First Prize: $12,500 (USD)<\/em>
\nSecond Prize: $7,500 (USD)<\/em>
\nThird Prize: $2,500 (USD)<\/em><\/p>\n

Preliminary Round<\/em><\/h3>\n

There will be three rounds in the MBISC. In the preliminary round applicants must complete the following by March 31st, 2019:<\/em>
\n(a) Fill out an online application form<\/em>
\n(b) Provide one letter of recommendation<\/em>
\n(c) Upload a performance entry for review by a panel of judges<\/em><\/p>\n

The application page will appear here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Semi-Final and Final Rounds<\/em><\/h3>\n

The next two rounds of the MBISC will occur at the Red Sea Jazz Festival in Eilat, Israel, August 25-27, 2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

Should you be selected as one of the eight (8) semi-finalists, your airfare, hotel, and per diem for four (4) nights will be paid by the Competition.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Eligibility<\/em><\/h3>\n

To assist in the launch of emerging, exceptionally talented saxophonists:<\/em><\/p>\n