Jazz Auditions
Auditions for 2024-25 school year JAZZ BANDS
CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS (Grades 10-11) and INCOMING SOPHOMORES (Currently Grade 9)
Audition Requirements
Completed Application (Click here.)
WIND PLAYERS/PIANO/BASS/GUITAR
4 Major Scales Swung with Major 9 Arpeggio.
Memorized - as much as you can, play from memory, tongued legato in swing. Play one octave on as many scales as you can, going up to the 9th scale degree and back down followed by a Major 9 Arpeggio (C E G B D B G E C).
If you can play more than the four required scales, please do.
Audition Excerpt (Click Here)
Alto/Tenor Sax: Measures 33-65
Bari Sax: Measures 129-161
Trumpets: Measures 49-70
Trombones: Measures 149-169
Piano: Measures 1-65 (With a solo)
Bass: Measures 1-65
Guitar: Measures 1-65
Note: Placements may be assigned as different parts than auditioned for.
DRUMMERS
8 measures Swing, Rock, and any Latin Pattern at 120bpm.
Audition Excerpt (Click Here)
Play Measures 49-60 with appropriate fills.
Remember, auditions are about what you can do, not what you can't. Play what makes you sound the best!
If you have any questions, please email Mr. Kuhlemeier at chris.kuhlemeier@jordandistrict.org.