2024-25 JAZZ ENSEMBLE AUDITION INFO

Jazz Ensemble auditions for the 2024-25 school year will be held on Monday May 13, 2024. If unable to attend, please contact Ms. Picinich for an alternate audition date/time by the end of the school day on Monday May 1st. No extensions will be provided except for extenuating circumstances. Jazz Help Sessions will be held Monday April 22nd & 29th 3:15-4:15 PM. Please do not stay if you do not have a ride to pick you up by 4:30 PM.

  1. Short essay: Write 100+ words or more on how work ethic, discipline & personal responsibility factor into making a great band program AND ways you currently do well in & ways you want to improve in those three areas. (Due w/ Audition)

Audition Materials: Jazz Audition Materials

  1. Play Bb Blues Scale: 
    *Pay attention to accidentals!
  2. Etudes: access recordings here - First Jazz Audio
    1. Rock Style: “Let’s Talk About The Moon” mm. 7-31 (tracks #23-28)
    2. Swing Style: “A Blues to Grow On” mm. 1-21 (tracks #58-63)

Judging Sheet (what Ms. P will be listening for)