In 2017, the South Carolina Band Directors Association approved a proposal to start the SCBDA Honors Jazz Combo that will perform as part of the Master Recital Concert at the SCMEA Conference in Columbia. The 2024 SCMEA Professional Development Conference is February 8-10, 2024. The audition procedures and play-along track downloads are available below. Additional information regarding the clinician will be posted as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the clinic or the auditions, please be sure to refer to the SCBDA Honors Jazz Combo section in the Jazz Committee portion of the handbook or contact Ronnie Ward.
SCBDA HONORS JAZZ COMBO
Click Here for information regarding:
- Eligibility
- Selection Process
- Wind Instrument Audition Requirements
- Guitar, Piano, Bass, & Vibe Audition Requirements
- Drum Set Audition Requirements
- Clinic and Performance Info
- Evaluation Rubric
Accompaniment Track Downloads
- 2024 Jazz Combo Winds Accomp
- 2024 Jazz Combo Bass Accomp
- 2024 Jazz Combo Drums Accomp
- 2024 Piano Accomp
- 2024 Jazz Combo Guitar & Vibes Accomp
Rubrics
Congratulations to the following students on their selection to the SCBDA Honors Jazz Combo!
Harrison Chandler, Alto Sax – Goose Creek High School
Greyson Aldredge, Tenor Sax – Charleston School of the Arts High School
Emmitt Bryant, Trombone – Stratford High School
Santiago Balagtas, Trumpet – Stratford High School
Jackson Hall, Vibes – Spartanburg High School
Olin Watson, Piano – Ashley Ridge High School
Mia Liebenow, Bass – Lucy Beckham High School
Donovan McClain, Drum Set – Lucy Beckham High School
This year’s clinician is Dr. David W. Carter, Jr., Ph.D. from Coastal Carolina University. Click here to read more about Dr. Carter!