Jazz Ensemble Auditions

Auditions for:

  • Jazz Orchestra - Doug Leibinger (MUS 390) - M 7:45-10 PM
  • Jazz Combo -  Doug Leibinger  (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.

Audition Dates

Monday, August 21
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
GMC 1029

(Please let me know if you absolutely can't make it between 1:00 and 6:00)

Preparation

Instrumentalists:

  • Download your audition etude (Scroll to the page for your instrument)
  • This etude is based on "Lady Bird"- here is a Youtube play-along
  • Bring a play-along with a tune of your choice to improvise on (optional for jazz orchestra). We will also sight-read.

Drummers 

  • 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.)

Faculty Contact

Dr. Doug
Leibinger
Director of Jazz Studies
707-664-4149
douglas.leibinger@sonoma.edu