SchoolJam USA

Congratulations to this year's top three bands

1st- Ergo We Play, Knoxville, TN
2nd- Cheating Daylight, Vacaville, CA
3rd- Harlem Shuffle, Salt Lake City, UT

Fan Favorite: Beyond Doubt

And to all of the Best of Award winners:
· Best Bass: Connor Gill, Cheating Daylight
· Best Percussion: Alex Garcia, Premium Blend
· Best Guitar: Thomas Detchemendy, Ergo We Play
· Judges Prize: Jesus Cervantes, Premium Blend
· Best Keyboard: Isaac Boyle, Premium Blend
· Best Vocals: Sierra Fry, Harlem Shuffle

Search for the "Best Teen Band in the USA" Starts Today!

NAMM’s Annual SchoolJam USA to Award More Than $50,000 in Cash and Prizes to Teen Bands and Local School Music Programs

Carlsbad, CA, August 1, 2012—Just in time for back-to-school, teen bands have the chance to showcase their talent by entering NAMM’s fourth annual SchoolJam USA, a national teen battle of the bands. Starting today, middle and high school teens with a passion for music can help promote their schools’ music education programs, by entering the SchoolJam USA competition at www.schooljamusa.com.

The competition highlights teen music talent, gathers students in support of the arts, provides funding for school music programs and promotes active participation in school music programs.

Unsigned teen musicians between the ages of 13 and 19, with the majority of band members registered in a U.S. middle or high school, are eligible to participate. Online entry for bands is open from Aug. 1 to Oct. 26, 2012. Bands can perform any genre of music. Song selections must be original content or designated as “public domain.”

Top 8 Finalists Announced

Nearly 200,000 Votes Cast Online to Select Nation’s Best Teen Band; Finalists to Compete for More Than $50,000 in Cash and Prizes, Including Funding for School Music Programs

CARLSBAD, Calif. , December 8, 2011—The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), has announced the top eight qualifying bands in the third annual SchoolJam USA competition. The bands were chosen by a combination of public votes and a panel of music professionals. A national program that rewards both aspiring teen musicians and their respective school music programs, SchoolJam USA features the best amateur teen bands between the ages of 13 and 19.

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“SchoolJam USA is an amazing idea. What an incredible incubator it is for the development of talented high school kids with up and coming musical talents and abilities. For our kids, certainly, it afforded them the opportunity to feel what a big time musical career might be like and to experience real success with the music born in the garages and basements of our town. All of these kids are startingly talented. SchoolJam USA gave them an incredible boost up and provided them with an event and an experience they will never forget. ”

~Arthur W. Porter - Parent of Fan Favorite band Dance over Anaheim

“ SchoolJam USA was such an incredible experience for my daughter Livvy Bennett of After Math. All of the bands competing showed such professionalism, respect and humbleness that belied their young ages. Unbelievable memories were forged right along with friendships between the bands. The experience in Anaheim alone would have been more than we could have asked for, but to be able to travel to Frankfurt and experience German culture was the icing on the cake (or the sauerkraut on the bratwurst !). Thank you SchoolJam USA for supporting teen music all across America. ”

~Susan Bennett - Parent of Livvy Bennett from After Math

“ School Jam was an experience and accomplishment I'll never forget, hands down. The trip to Germany, learning about their culture, and experiencing their lifestyle was so intriguing to me. On top of that, we got to play great music with great bands and tour Musikmesse. It was unbelievable and I miss it all the time. ”

~Richard Diaz - lead vocals, Caulfield

“ Participating in SchoolJam USA was such a memorable experience. The whole process was a real adreneline rush. It was awesome getting to compete with all the other incredibly talented bands. Everyone we met was so supportive of each other no matter which band won. It was worth every bit of effort put into the different stages of SchoolJam to get to experience the feelings that I felt, including the outrageous trip to Germany. What a BLAST that was! Being a part of this was something that I will never forget. I will be proud to tell friends and family about it for the rest of my life. ”

~Dustin Belanger - lead guitarist, AfterMath

“ Thanks a million for all you did to make SchoolJam a wonderful experience for our boys. Your insights, genuine kindness, and approachable demeanor made it easy for the boys (and the rest of us) to feel welcomed and secure. ”

~Mike Metzler & the whole Clearly from Negligence family

“My son’s band came back to New York after the competition with new friends, new contacts, a greater knowledge of the music business, not to mention a fired up passion to continue pursuing their dreams. ”

~Alice Tamkin, parent of Marcus Tamkin, lead singer and guitarist of Rooftop Manor (2010-2011 finalist).

“ A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I had a chance to meet some of the most influential professionals in the music industry. It was exciting and really opened my eyes to a career in music. What was once a dream is becoming a big reality ”

~Chase Kroesche, VIA

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