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.
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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.<\/p>\n
2022-23 AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD ON: ALL NEW AND RETURNING INSTRUMENTALISTS ARE REQUIRED TO AUDITION.<\/strong><\/p>\n The audition requirements are as follows:<\/p>\n Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Play two major and two minor (Dorian, melodic or harmonic) scales, two octaves, in 8th notes at any tempo above 80 beats per measure.<\/p>\n You will be asked to sight-read two excerpts. One in a swing style and one in a Latin or rock style. Piano\/Guitar\/Bass<\/strong><\/p>\n Prepare and perform a jazz standard. Demonstrate your ability to interpret the melody and to accompany a soloist.<\/p>\n Play two major and two minor (Dorian, melodic or harmonic) scales, two octaves, in 8th notes at any tempo above 80 beats per measure.<\/p>\n You will be asked to sight-read two excerpts. One in a swing style and one in a Latin or rock style. Drums<\/strong><\/p>\n Demonstrate your ability to play the following styles at a variety of tempos: Swing, Bossa Nova, \u00be Jazz Waltz, and Rock\/Funk.<\/p>\n 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).<\/p>\n You will be asked to sight-read two excerpts. One in a swing style and one in a Latin or rock style.<\/p>\n If you have any questions about the instrumental music program please contact Jim Sisko at: jim.sisko@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSeptember 6 from 4-7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSeptember 7 from 4-7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nSeptember 8 from 4-7 p.m.<\/strong>
\nOr by appointment.
\nAuditions are held in the band room (E129) which is adjacent to the Carlson Theater.<\/p>\n
\nOptional: 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.<\/p>\n
\nOptional: 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.<\/p>\n