Auditions will be held on Wednesday, April 29th after school and Thursday, April 30th during Zero Period.
We have need for ALL instruments in the Jazz Band next year - no section is 'locked' and some chairs have higher demand than others.
We will be auditioning for the following:
Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax
Trumpet
Trombone, Bass Trombone
Rhythm Section (private lessons encouraged)
Step 1: You will find the new audition info HERE
Step 2: Build up your Improv Chops by getting familiar with the B-flat Blues! We'll be listening to a short solo using this backing track
TIPS & TRICKS
There are unlimited resources available online to improve your skills on your instrument and specifically for Jazz. Explore!
We strongly recommend listening to a variety of Jazz artists on your instrument to develop a 'sound concept' for your own playing.
Practice with your friends! The etudes are similar enough across instrumentation.
A sign-up sheet is on the Band Room door. Auditions will begin after school on Wednesday, April 29th, 1:10pm. If needed, we will continue on Thursday, April 30th during Zero Period.
We will be listening to you play the following:
Your chromatic scale (the full range of your instrument)
The excpert(s) from Step 1
An improvised Solo with a B-flat blues backing track