JRB 2012 Karaoke Contest

Participate in a 'Thank You' video for Jason

During June 2012, Jason Robert Brown invited singers to perform one of 22 songs in his "2012 JRB Karaoke Competition." An overwhelming 700 people participated.

Keith Allen, a rising junior in the musical theatre program at the University of Michigan (and resident of Ireland), suggested that participants compile a "thank you" video for Jason. Enough people seemed interested that we're going to go forward with his idea.

Concept

We will create a compilation video of contest participants singing parts of Jason's "The New World" from his show Songs for a New World. We'll then post it on YouTube (and theBestArts) as a thank you to Jason.

Please feel free to send us suggestions on how to improve the project and resulting video. Submissions are already coming in - thank you!

How to Participate

Contestants can participate in the "thank you" video in any one (or more) of three ways. Be sure to read the instructions in the following sections:

1. Submit a headshot. Headshots will be compiled into several group photos that will be included in the video.
2. Videotape or record an audio of yourself saying a two to four word message to Jason - or write a message of the same length
3. Videotape yourself singing a couple of lines (or more) from the song

We will try to include a portion of every video sent in. Because there were SO many contestants, however, we may not be able to do so. We will definitely use every headshot provided, so please try to submit one.

Detailed Instructions

Here's how to participate in the thank you video using one, two or all three of the available options. Deadline for submissions is end of day on Sunday, July 8, 2012. We'll start editing early Monday morning, so be sure we have your submission by then.

Option 1: Headshot

We will include every submitted headshot in the video. Ideally, submit it in 72px resolution, with dimensions of 120x120 - but don't worry about that. We will crop whatever you send into a square, so try to provide a photo that allows us to do that without eliminating your chin. Color is preferred, but black and white is fine. If you don't know how to resize your headshot, send it anyway. We'll edit as many as time allows. Email your headshot to .

Option 2: Message to Jason

Videotape or record an audio of yourself saying a two to four word message to Jason, such as "Jason, you're the best" or "Thank you!" or "This was so fun" - or anything else you want. Please keep it very short. Or you can provide a brief text message that we'll include with your name in the video. Email your message to .

We will attempt to incorporate every message submitted, but can't guarantee it. To ensure you're included somewhere in the video, also submit a headshot.

Option 3: Singing Video

Keith Allen has posted a karaoke track of "The New World". We invite contest participants to submit a YouTube video excerpt of yourself singing a couple of lines from the song.

To submit a video of yourself singing a portion of the song:

• Using headphones (so that the karaoke track music is not included in your output), please record a video of yourself singing two to four lines of the song (or as many more as you care to perform). (See table of lines below)
• Upload the result to YouTube as either a "public" or "unlisted" video. In the video description, state the line numbers that you're singing.
• Email the YouTube video link to

We will attempt to incorporate a portion of every video submitted, but can't guarantee it. To ensure you're included somewhere in the video, also submit a headshot.

Xtra detailed singing instructions

First, listen to one of the sample videos below to get a feel for the song. You may want to purchase official sheet music or a recording of the song (see links below; these are legit and affordable links that generate revenue for Jason.) You can also listen to the complete song on legit sites like Spotify.

Second, think about what line you want to sing in the video. Record an extra line or two before and after the line you most want to have featured. This will allow us extra room to cut your line in and out cleanly for use in the video. Depending on how many responses we get, we may have to carve out portions of lines for people based on their submissions.

The easiest way to contribute is to post a video of one of the early lines. The later sections include some fairly complicated overlapping areas; we'll be REAL picky about submissions for those. The final section is full harmony - let us know in advance if you're interested in that section.

The parts listed below are for general guidance only. You can also pair up with your spouse/partner/friends who entered the contest. We'll consider any submissions that we can work in with other singers, before or after.

We're still working out how to do the harmonies in the final section - suggestions are welcome.

Sample Videos

For those who aren't familiar with the song, here are a few examples:

Sheet Music and CD

You're not required to buy anything to participate. However, if you'd like to purchase Jason's sheet music, CD or MP3 download for the song, here are some options. These are all legit outlets that pay Jason appropriate royalties:

• Sheet music for The New World - $3.99 at SheetMusicDirect - 18 pages
• MP3 download of the single song, "The New World" (link on right)
• 1996 original cast recording, Songs For a New World (link on right). Follow link for the option to purchase an MP3 download of the show as well.
• Sheet music folio for ten songs from Songs For a New World (link on right)

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