1. Diatonic Major Scales (60 second time limit):
All major diatonic scales should be memorized. Students will be asked to play FIVE chromatically adjacent scales in their audition. If a scale is played incorrectly, it may be attempted at the end of the sequence, if there is time remaining in the 60 second time limit. If there is time left, the judge will announce those scales for which full credit has not been given.
All Saxophones:
2 Octaves Bb, B, C, C#, D, Eb, E, F
1 Octave F#, G, Ab, A
Trumpet:
2 Octaves F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B, C
1 Octave C#, D, Eb, E, F
Trombone:
2 Octaves E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb
1 Octave B, C, C#, D, Eb
(Students auditioning on Bass Trombone will play the Ab scale (2 octaves) beginning on pedal Ab)
Vibes, Guitar, Piano and Bass:
2 Octaves Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B, C, C#, D
2. Chromatic Scale: Each student should play an open-ended chromatic scale (ascending and descending) to show their full playing range. Rhythm is at the discretion of the student, but should be consistent throughout. The Senior All-State chromatic ranges would be the minimum for the winds. Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Vibes should play the full range of their instrument.
3. Prepared Etude: All etudes are selected from the "Jazz Conception" books by Jim Snidero, published by Advance Music. Books come with demo CDs (for study purposes only), and are available for: Alto/Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. At the audition, the etudes must be performed without accompaniment at the listed tempo. Students auditioning on Bass Trombone may play their etude from either the Tenor Trombone or Bass Trombone Book.
All-State Jazz Audition ETUDES for 2009
All solos from "Jazz Conception" by Jim Snidero, published by Advance Music. Books with CD's available for: Eb Alto/Bari Sax, Bb Tenor Sax, Bb Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Guitar, Piano, Bass, and Drums.
All Saxes: |
Friends, pg. 32-33, track 16, Play ms 30, beat 4, to the end. |
Trumpet: |
A Doll, pg. 10, track 5. Start at ms. 1 to beat 3 of ms 32.
(Potential lead players should play 8va from ms. 26-32) |
Trombone: |
Joe’s Thing, pg. 18, track 9. Play ms.25-48.
(Play either octave when notated) |
Bass Trombone: |
Joe’s Thing, pg. 18, track 9. Play ms. 25-48. |
Guitar/(Vibes): |
Rose, pg. 16 & 17 track 8. Play beginning to beat 3 of ms 32 as written (do not play pickups to ms. 33) then 33 to the end comping using the chords provided with the etude. |
Piano: |
(Use the Solo Etudes, not the Piano Comping book)
Rose, pg. 21-23, track 6. Play beginning to beat 3 of ms 32 as written (do not play pickups to ms. 33) then 33 to the end comping using the chords provided with the etude. |
Bass: |
(Use the Solo Etudes, not the Bass Lines book)
Rose, pg. 16 & 17 track 8. Play beginning to beat 3 of ms 32 as written (do not play pickups to ms. 33) then 33 to the end with a walking bass line using the chord changes provide with the etude. |
Drumset: |
(Play the Solo, then the Lead Sheet)
IND Line, Pg. 46, track 10. Play from the solo page ms 1 through 32 as written. Then play from the lead sheet on pg. 16 ms. 33 to the end in a swing style with the ensemble hits as notated. (Students are encouraged to perform from the solo sheet to the lead sheet without stopping but will not be penalized if there is a brief pause to make the page turn.) |
4. Sightreading: Students will sightread in two contrasting styles. One style will be swing and the other will be chosen from ballad, Latin, or rock. Drum set players have a different procedure. Please review the SCBDA Handbook for details.
5. Improvisation: Students will show their improvisational skills by playing along with a CD…Track #8 of "Blues in F" of the Jamey Aebersold Play-A-Long CD-Volume One--"How to Improvise." This can be ordered from any music dealer or directly from Jamey Aebersold at 1-800-456-1388, or online at www.jazzbooks.com.
*All Band Directors should consult the SCBDA Handbook for further details about any facet of the All-State Jazz Auditions or State Jazz Festival registration and participation requirements.
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