2021/2022 JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS

All:
  • Blues scales (Pick 2), play full range of instrument.
  • Jazz excerpt Celestial Swinging Blues, Measures 1-4 and C to D.
  • Drums:
  • Applicant must demonstrate rhythmic and “groove” competency in the following musical styles: Moderate Swing, “Double Time” Swing, Funk/Rock, and Samba "slow". Lessons on the styles are available at the following link.
  • for your audition, play without the recording. It is for reference only. 

If you have questions or concerns about the Jazz auditions or to receive materials by email, please contact Mr. Bradshaw at jabradshaw@wsd.net

Blues Scales (.pdf)       
All

Excerpt Music (.pdf)                
All

Excerpt Audio (.mp3)
celestial_swingin_blues__1_.mp3

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*Parts are included in the link. Scroll down and find the part you need and print the appropriate page(s) from the file. Pick any of the parts for your instrument. If you want to be considered for lead, you must audition on the 1st part. 

    ​Participation in Jazz Band is earned through an audition process. You will be expected to adhere to all policies outlined in the class disclosure and state governing organizations. There will be some outside of class expectations. By auditioning for band and by accepting an invitation to participate, you are agreeing to demonstrate personal conduct, management of time, homework, and individual musical practice that is demonstrated by members of an auditioned instrumental ensemble. You are expected to respect decisions about music, rehearsal schedules, or other decisions that affect your ensemble(s). You will have the responsibility to support the group by attending all rehearsals, performances, clinics, and festivals. If you miss any of the performances scheduled for these groups, you will be asked to move to the non-auditioned band where expectations are not as rigorous.

    Members of Fremont's Jazz Band need to purchase the Jazz Band uniform  (solid black dress clothes, bowtie and suspenders ($10 paid to bookkeeper) and a band shirt (~$15). The black dress clothes will need to be purchased on ones own and can vary in cost. The Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band will be traveling to California in the spring of 2021. As soon as the board approves the fee schedule, we will pass the cost  information associated with the trip on to you. 
    You may attach a link below, or upload a video file. If using a link, please make sure it privacy settings are set so that I may view the video with the link. The link will not be shared.
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Video submission directions. You must submit as two videos. Speak your name at the beginning of your videos. Edit the video file name to display your name as well (example: Ima SuperAwesomeKid Scales Audition.MOV). Submit your video via file upload or submit your video as a private YouTube link. If you have questions or trouble uploading your audition, please contact Mr. Bradshaw

    You will need two devices, one to play the audio example and another to video record you playing along. Please do not use headphones. The audio from the recording should play during your audition. Download the audio file you will use here.
    There is a recording with the solo, and another without. You may listen and play along to it as many times as you would like until you feel prepared. When ready, video record yourself singing along to the recording that DOES NOT have the solo. Your recording must be done in one take—do not stop/start your recording.