MMEA Western District
 

Jazz Band
Audition Lists 2009
Contact Patrick Kennedy with any jazz audition questions
Phone: 413-572-6483   Email: p.kennedy@schoolsofwestfield.org

SENIOR DISTRICT AUDITION LIST

Alto & Bari Saxophone "My Secret Love"; Approaching the Standards, Vol. 3, Dr. Willie Hill; 
Warner Bros SBM00011CD
Tenor Saxophone "My Secret Love"; Approaching the Standards, Vol. 3, Dr. Willie Hill; 
Warner Bros SBM00010CD
Trumpet "My Secret Love"; Approaching the Standards, Vol. 3, Dr. Willie Hill; 
Warner Bros SBM00010CD
Trombone "My Secret Love"; Approaching the Standards, Vol. 3, Dr. Willie Hill; 
Warner Bros SBM00012CD
Guitar "My Secret Love"; Approaching the Standards, Vol. 3, Dr. Willie Hill; 
Warner Bros SBM00009CD
Bass "My Secret Love" (players will play the written solo) AND Comping Sample #3; Approaching the Standards, Vol. 3, Dr. Willie Hill; Warner Bros SBM00009CD
Piano "My Secret Love" AND Comping Sample #3; Approaching the Standards, Vol. 3, Dr. Willie Hill; 
Warner Bros SBM00009CD
Drums "Philly"; Contemporary Drumset Solos, Murray Houliff; Kendor Music, 21150. Also demonstrate swing, funk, latin, and ballad styles.
       Woodwind, Brass, Piano, and Guitar will play the melody (p. 24) and the example improvisation (p. 25) with the CD.  Students may transpose any portion of the example either up or down one octave to accommodate range.

**Percussionists must bring their own equipment to the audition.**

       All Rhythm section instruments are required to comp off the comping sheet assigned for this year. For 2009 the sample to use will be Sample #3.  To download the comping sheet click here. If you have difficulty with the link email Patrick Kennedy at: p.kennedy@schoolsofwestfield.org
       All students will play one Major scale in keeping with the scales required for their instrument, a two octave chromatic scale, and a Bb or F concert Blues Scale.

guitar - C, G, D, E, A, F, Bb, Eb, Ab (two octaves)
piano - C, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb, Ab (two octaves)
bass - C, D, A, Bb, Eb (one octave) G, F, Ab (two octaves)
PLEASE NOTE : IMPROVISATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR JAZZ AUDITIONS
    Students will be assesed and given feedback in this area, however it will not be added into the final tabulation.  Improvisation scores may be used to assist the director in assigning parts within the ensemble.

JUNIOR DISTRICT AUDITION LIST


Saxes, Brass "Morning Calm" pages 10 & 11; Easy Jazz Conception; by Jim Snidero; Advance Music
Piano, Bass, Guitar

"Samba Para Ti" pages 10 & 11 of Rhythm Section Workshop, by Berg/Hamilton/Fischer/Houghton; Alfred. Also, perform Comping Sample #3.

Drums "Samba Para Ti" pages 10 & 11 of Rhythm Section Workshop, by Berg/Hamilton/Fischer/Houghton; Alfred. Also demonstrate swing, latin, funk and ballad styles
**Percussion must bring their own equipment to auditions!**

       All Rhythm section instruments are required to comp off the comping sheet assigned for this year.For 2009 the sample to use will be Sample #3.  To download the comping sheet click here. If you have difficulty with the link email Patrick Kennedy at: p.kennedy@schoolsofwestfield.org

       All students will play one Major scale in keeping with the scales required for their instrument, a two octave chromatic scale, and a Bb or F concert Blues Scale.

guitar - C, G, D, E, A, F, Bb, Eb, Ab (two octaves)
piano - C, D, A, E, F, Bb, Eb, Ab (two octaves)
bass - C, D, A, Bb, Eb (one octave) G, F, Ab (two octaves)
PLEASE NOTE : IMPROVISATION IS NOT REQUIRED FOR JAZZ AUDITIONS
    Students will be assesed and given feedback in this area, however it will not be added into the final tabulation.  Improvisation scores may be used to assist the director in assigning parts within the ensemble.

 
 
 
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