Jazz Ensemble Auditions
Spring 2026 Auditions
Monday, January 26
- 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.
Please fill out this form to participate in a jazz ensemble in Spring 2026:
Jazz ensembles are open to all majors and community members.
Returning ensemble members do not need to schedule a live audition (but still MUST fill out the form above).
NEW potential players must schedule an audition here:
Preparation
Instrumentalists:
- Download your audition etude (PDF)
(Scroll to the page for your instrument) - This etude is based on Miles Davis's "Tune Up" - 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
- 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.)
