SarahVaughan
InternationalJazzVocalCompetition
The Search for the World’s Next Great Jazz Singer
On a Wednesday night in 1942, Newark teenager Sarah Vaughan went to the Apollo Theater to compete in an amateur singing contest. It was the chance to win $10 and a weeklong engagement performing on the Apollo stage. Instead, Vaughan’s win launched a career that would transform America’s original art form and an icon who elevated the craft of jazz vocal music and garnered the respect and adoration of millions. Now, it’s time for history to repeat itself.
The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition is open to solo vocalists of all nationalities who are not signed to a major record label. Singers are judged on vocal quality, musicality, technique, performance, individuality, artistic interpretation, and ability to swing.
The deadline to apply is September 3, 2024 at 5:00PM Eastern Time.
the application
Are you ready for the competition?
Review the list of requirements below to be sure you’re set.
- At least 1 headshot
- A short biography, approximately 200 to 300 words
- At least 3 audio or video samples of your work (YouTube and Vimeo are perfect!)
- A portfolio or any social media you’d like us to review
- Listen to our Sarah Vaughan playlist to get inspired!
host
The Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition is rightfully one of the most anticipated events in jazz