AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxes, Trumpets, Trombones and Piano
1. Scales: Perform the following scales: B flat, C, D, E flat, F, G, A and Chromatic
2. Excerpt: Perform entire included Jazz Excerpt
3. Sight Reading: Be prepared to sight read a brief musical excerpt
4. Range: Be prepared to demonstrate your maximum playing range (Trumpet & Trombone only)
Guitar & Bass Guitar (string bass)
1. Excerpt: Perform entire included Jazz Excerpt
2. Sight Reading: Be prepared to sight read a brief musical excerpt
Percussion/Drums Set:
1. Demonstrate the following rhythms: Swing, Rock, Latin, Bossa Nova.
2. Excerpt: Perform Entire Included Jazz Drum Excerpt.
3. Sight Reading: Be prepared to sight read a brief musical excerpt
Listen to a baritone sax quartet lead by Mr. Bruce Coates play this years Jazz Ensemble Audition Music Baggage Claim Blues.