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Jazz Studies

Drum set and amps are provided. Guitarists and bass players should bring their own cord. Jazz Drummers, see note below for additional requirements.

Scales:

  • any major scale of your choice (2 octaves, if possible)
  • a melodic minor scale of your choice (2 octaves, if possible)
  • chromatic scale (2 octaves, if possible, starting on any note)

Répertoire:

Two standard jazz tunes, and must improvise on each. Suggested repertoire for each instrument listed below.

 

Applicants must perform with an Aebersold-style play along CD or a live rhythm section.

Répertoire examples:

So What

Blue Monk

Summertime

Blue Bossa

Maiden Voyage

Take the A Train

Song for My Father

All Blues

Footprints

Cantaloupe Island

Jazz Drummers

In addition to performing two selections from the repertoire list, should demonstrate various styles, including:

  • Medium Swing
  • Fast Swing
  • Jazz Waltz
  • Bossa
  • Samba
  • Mambo
  • 12/8 Afro
  • Funk
  • Ballad w/brushes
  • Odd-meter groove