Auditioning for Jazz Arts Ensemble

Dates/Times

Woodwinds and Brass- DFAC Room TBA

Monday, August 20                   8:00am – 4:30pm

Tuesday, August 21                 12:30pm – 4:30pm

Rhythm Section (Guitar, Drums, Piano, Bass) - DFAC Room C104

Wednesday, August 22           12:30pm - 1:20pm

Audition Preparation

It is to the advantage of all students to prepare for auditions as outlined in item numbers 1,2,3 and 4(saxophonists including 5) that follow.  Item numbers 1,2,3 and 4 are required of all music majors and returning students.  In the event that an incoming Freshman Student or Transfer Student has not or is unable to prepare item numbers 1, 2 and 3, he/she will be asked to sight-read per item number 4.  All students are asked to prepare to the best of his/her ability.

1. Etude: Be prepared to play a jazz etude or a be-bop head to displaying time feel and eighth note    concept  (i.e. Donna Lee, Confirmation, Ornithology) 
2. Play a B-Flat Blues scale though out the range of the instrument (woodwinds, brass, guitar)
3. Improvisation: B-Flat Blues (woodwinds, brass, guitar)
4. Sight Reading:  All students will be asked to sight-read two (2) excerpts demonstrating swing and    straight-eighth feels
5. Saxophonists should be prepared to demonstrate doubling abilities if capable of doing so

Audition Sign-Up

Sign-up for an audition time on the Bulletin Board located outside DFAC Room TBA.  Arrive at the audition at least 5 minutes early to complete the online Band Personnel Information prior to the audition.  Auditions should take approximately 5 minutes.

Audition Results

Audition results will be posted Thursday, August 23, on the Bulletin Board located outside of DFAC C104. 

 Course Registration

Jazz Arts Ensemble Course Numbers:
Freshmen and Sophomores - Music P 211T
Juniors and Seniors - Music P 411T
Graduate Students - Music P 711T