Jazz Band Audition Materials

2020/2021 JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS

Winds (Saxes, Trumpet, and Trombone):

Blues scales with arpeggios (Pick 2)
Jazz excerpt Stellar*, Measures 1-16, with the recorded accompaniment track.
Piano, Guitar, Bass:

Blues scales with arpeggios (Pick 2)
Jazz excerpt Stellar*, Measures 1-16, with the recorded accompaniment track.
- Play once through solo as written.
- Play once through walking/comping over the changes.
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.
Jazz excerpt Stellar*, Measures 1-16, with the recorded accompaniment track.
- Play once through solo as written.
- Play once through fill/comping over the changes.
*The printed parts and audio files for the excerpt will be available on the Band website or by contacting Mr. Bradshaw as noted below. The audio files are in mp3 format. You may listen to the audio file on your computer, or use your computer to transfer the track to an mp3 player. The solo and backgrounds are on the track labeled "with solo." For your audition you will be playing the solo only with the background track. You can practice by using the link labeled "w/o solo."

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)        Excerpt Music (.pdf)                Excerpt Audio (.mp3)
Alto & Bari Sax                   Alto & Bari Sax*           Alto/Bari Sax with solo w /o solo
Tenor Sax                                 Tenor Sax* Tenor Sax with solo w/o solo
Trumpet                                  Trumpet* Trumpet with solo w /o solo
Trombone                              Trombone* Trombone with solo w /o solo
Piano                                           Piano* Piano with solo w/o piano
Guitar                                        Guitar* Guitar with solo w/o solo
Bass                                            Bass Bass with solo w /o solo
                                                     Drums Drums with solo w/o solo

*Parts are included in the .pdf file of all parts. Scroll down and find the part you need and print the appropriate page(s) from the file.

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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.

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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.

VIDEO LINK (PRIVATE YOUTUBE, DROPBOX ETC) *

Upload Scales Video File *

Max file size: 20MB

Upload Excerpt Video File *

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.

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