2022/23 Jazz Band Audition Information
Below contains information regarding Jazz Band auditions for the 2022/2023 school year. The philosophy of WHS Jazz is that there is a place for students of all skill levels within our jazz program. Auditions are required for placement into a WHS Jazz Ensemble. The number of jazz ensembles will be determined by instrumentation and the number of students auditioning. Students will have an opportunity to sign up for audition times in advance. A final list of audition times will be made available in the Band Hall the week of 11/7.
AUDITION DATES
All Winds - Monday, November 14th
All Rhythm Section: Tuesday, November 15th
Results will be posted by Wednesday, November 23rd.
We will hold an organizational meeting the week of December 19th.
Rehearsals will begin the week of January 2nd. All rehearsals will occur after school from 3-5pm. A full rehearsal and performance schedule will be distributed at the December meeting.
AUDITION DATES
All Winds - Monday, November 14th
All Rhythm Section: Tuesday, November 15th
Results will be posted by Wednesday, November 23rd.
We will hold an organizational meeting the week of December 19th.
Rehearsals will begin the week of January 2nd. All rehearsals will occur after school from 3-5pm. A full rehearsal and performance schedule will be distributed at the December meeting.
WIND SECTION: Saxophones, Trumpets & Trombones
1. Written Solo- Perform the first 24 measures of the solo, as written. Reference recordings are provided for practice only. Students will perform without accompaniment in the audition.
1. Written Solo- Perform the first 24 measures of the solo, as written. Reference recordings are provided for practice only. Students will perform without accompaniment in the audition.
2. Improv (optional) - play 2 choruses of improvised Bb Blues over the recorded track. Students wishing to be considered for Jazz I must attempt this portion of the audition
3. Sight Reading
RHYTHM SECTION: Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drum Set
1. Chart Excerpts- Perform both excerpts, demonstrating appropriate style and comping techniques. Reference recordings are provided for practice only. Students will perform without accompaniment in the audition.
2. Improv (optional) - play 2 choruses of improvised Bb Blues over the recorded track. Piano, Guitar, & Bass students wishing to be considered for Jazz I must attempt this portion of the audition.
3. Sight Reading