Friday, May 11 after school
This year we are changing up our system. We will have one audition date – Friday, May 11, after school. Expect to be at school until around 6:00.
Everyone will play together—it will be similar to a jazz rehearsal, and we will have members of the current band here to help out and play with you!
What to Expect
Here’s what you’ll need to know:
- Scales: All major scales must be memorized
- Choosing your piece: Show off what you do best. It’s better to play something at a moderate tempo clean and with great style than to play a blazing be-bop tune sloppily
- Assigned pieces will be made available for each instrument a few days before you audition. The idea here is to see what you can do on your own in a short period of time
- Improvisation: We will have current members of the jazz ensemble here to play with you, trade with you, and help you
- Sight reading: Can you keep going/feel beats 1,2,3,4
What’s next?
- Block out May 11 in your calendar.
- Click the button below to download, print, and fill out the audition form.
- Bring the form with you to the audition.
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