Information for Current Students
2019 Instrumental Ensemble Information (READ) - click below for audition
Woodwinds - Thursday 8/8/19
Brass and Percussion - Friday 8/9/19
Strings - Saturday 8/10/19
ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS BY INSTRUMENT
For saxophone and euphonium, please contact the studio professor directly.
WIND ENSEMBLE EXCERPTS BY INSTRUMENT
2019 Jazz Ensemble Audition Instructions (READ) - click below for audition
Thursday, August 8, 2019 - Room 1717
Trumpets (11:00-12:00)
Trombones (1:00 - 2:00)
Rhythm Section - Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drum Set (2:30 - 4:00)
Friday, August 9, 2019 - Room 1717
Saxophones (2:30 - 4:30)
JAZZ EXCERPTS BY INSTRUMENT
Attention! All big band excerpts are taken from Evol Deklaw Ni by Thad Jones and Madcap by Chuck Owen (guitar/piano only). Please listen to the streaming recording posted below to inform your audition preparation.
Evol Deklaw Ni (Thad Jones)
from "Thanks To Thad" recorded by the Monday Night Big Band in 1997
Madcap (Chuck Owen) - [guitar and piano only]
from "Madcap" released by the Chuck Owen & The Jazz Surge in 2000
Alto Saxophone
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Lead Trumpet (Play lead trumpet and section trumpet parts)
Section Trumpet
Section Trombone
Bass Trombone
Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum Set
JAZZ IMPROVISATION AUDITION LITERATURE
Required for jazz combo placement only. Select one or more of the following tunes:
Billie's Bounce
Oleo
Airegin
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