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Audition Requirements
Big Band Auditions
Held every August. Watch bulletin board for date, requirements, and audition materials.
Jazz Combo Auditions
Held every August. Perform a prepared piece with improvisation such as Autumn Leaves or Blue Bossa or a 12-bar blues.
Piano
- “A” and “B” rootless formula voicings for ii-V-I and iiø-V-i in all keys.
- Left-hand guide tone voicings with right-hand improvisation on 12-bar blues.
Bass
- 12-bar blues with walking bass lines.
Drums
- Swing
- Broken Swing
- Brushes: Swing
- Bossa Nova
- Samba
- Afro-Cuban