Jazz band auditions will be held on September 6, 7, 8 from 4-7 p.m. by appointment. Auditions will take place in the band room (E129) adjacent to the Carlson Theater.
More Information:
Jazz band auditions will be held on September 6, 7, 8 from 4-7 p.m. by appointment. Auditions will take place in the band room (E129) adjacent to the Carlson Theater. There are performance opportunities in both large and small ensembles.
2022-23 AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON:
September 6 from 4-7 p.m.
September 7 from 4-7 p.m.
September 8 from 4-7 p.m.
Or by appointment.
Auditions are held in the band room (E129) which is adjacent to the Carlson Theater.
ALL NEW AND RETURNING INSTRUMENTALISTS ARE REQUIRED TO AUDITION.
The audition requirements are as follows:
Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone
Perform a melody, a jazz etude or a solo transcription that most appropriately represents your skill set as a horn player. It should be no more than 3 minutes in length.
Play two major and two minor (Dorian, melodic or harmonic) scales, two octaves, in 8th notes at any tempo above 80 beats per measure.
You will be asked to sight-read two excerpts. One in a swing style and one in a Latin or rock style.
Optional: If you improvise, prepare one tune of any style. Play the melody and improvise over two choruses of the tune. Please bring a device with the appropriate accompaniment tracks.
Piano/Guitar/Bass
Prepare and perform a jazz standard. Demonstrate your ability to interpret the melody and to accompany a soloist.
Play two major and two minor (Dorian, melodic or harmonic) scales, two octaves, in 8th notes at any tempo above 80 beats per measure.
You will be asked to sight-read two excerpts. One in a swing style and one in a Latin or rock style.
Optional: If you improvise, prepare one tune of any style. Play the melody and improvise over two choruses of the tune. Please bring a device with the appropriate accompaniment tracks.
Drums
Demonstrate your ability to play the following styles at a variety of tempos: Swing, Bossa Nova, ¾ Jazz Waltz, and Rock/Funk.
Play comping rhythms page 1 with your left hand on the snare drum while playing a standard swing beat (right hand ride cymbal, bass drum softly on all 4 beats, hi-hat with left foot on 2 and 4).
You will be asked to sight-read two excerpts. One in a swing style and one in a Latin or rock style.
If you have any questions about the instrumental music program please contact Jim Sisko at: jim.sisko@bellevuecollege.edu
For more information, please visit https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/music/jazz-band-auditions/
Last Updated September 2, 2022