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AUDITION INFORMATION FOR FALL 2009

Auditions for the 2009-2010 Jazzschool Studio Band will take place on August 22nd and 23rd, 2009 between 10am-7pm at the Jazzschool in Berkeley. To schedule an audition, please download an application form below. The form is a WORD document and should be filled out and saved on your computer (please see instructions on application form).

Once the form is completed please email it as an attachment to Keith Johnson, Director of the Jazzschool Young Musicians Program at keith@jazzschool.com. Once your application is received, you will be contacted within 1-2 weeks with an audition time. In the body of your email please include a brief description of your musical background.

After setting up an audition with the director, please check the website to download the required materials for your audition. All auditions will consist of performance of required materials, sight-reading, improvisation, and a short piece of your choosing. Please do not audition if you do not plan on being 100% committed to the ensembles. Band members will be notified of their acceptance by email one week following auditions. If you have any questions please email Keith at keith@jazzschool.com.

 

AUDITION DATES AND TIMES 2009–2010

Jazzschool Studio Band Auditions
(For students wishing to audition for the 2009–10 Studio Bands only)

Saturday, August 22, 2009: 10 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday, August 23, 2009: 10 am – 6:00 pm

Download 2009-2010 Studio Band Audition Application Form


2009-2010
STUDIO BAND AUDITION MATERIAL

  2009-2010
STUDIO BANDS REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

LEAD SHEET
Guitar & Piano*
*Piano players should also download the PIANO music below in addition to the lead sheet. Piano players should work on the piano transcription and NOT the Brecker transcription on the lead sheet, but will also be expected to play the rest of the music on the audition sheet.

PIANO, PAGE 1

PIANO, PAGE 2

TRUMPET

ALTO/BARI SAX

TENOR SAX

BASS CLEF
Trombone & Bass

DRUMS
Will be asked to play various styles including swing, latin (mambo, bossa, samba), and funk. Drummers are also required to prepare a solo. There will be a lot of sight-reading for drummers!

 

 

STUDIO BAND A
Mondays, 7:15pm-9:15pm
First rehearsal: Monday, 8/31/09

STUDIO BAND B
Thursdays, 7:15pm-9:15pm
First rehearsal: Thursday, 9/3/09

 
 



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