Jazz Ensemble Auditions

Spring 2025 Auditions

Tuesday, January 21, 2:30-8:30 PM

• Jazz Orchestra - Doug Leibinger (MUS 390) - M 6:00-8:40 PM
• Jazz Combos -  Ian Carey  (MUS 391) Tue 6:00-8:40 PM
• Latin Band - Kendrick Freeman (MUS 379) Thu 6:00-8:40 PM

Placement in all jazz ensembles is through audition.

Jazz ensembles are open to all students, regardless of major.

All jazz majors must audition for a jazz ensemble.

Schedule an Audition

Preparation

Instrumentalists:

• Download your audition etude (PDF) 
  (Scroll to the page for your instrument)
• This etude is based on the chord changes to "Solar"- here is a YouTube Play-Along (no intro)
• Bring a play-along with a tune of your choice to improvise on (optional for jazz orchestra). We will also sight-read.

Drummers 

• Learn the audition etude and be ready to play various styles - i.e. swing, bossa, samba, afro, salsa, jazz waltz, etc.

Vocalists

• Please bring two contrasting tunes to sing w/play-along if possible (you may also use an accompanist.)