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