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Jazz Ensemble Auditions

Sonoma State Jazz Ensemble

Fall 2024 Auditions

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 "Lady Bird"- 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.)

Faculty Contact

Doug Leibinger Headshot
Douglas Leibinger
Director of Jazz Studies
douglas.leibinger@sonoma.edu
GMC 2061
707-664-4149