Jazz Audition Information
Audition Letter
Jazz Auditions will be on June 10th and 14th starting at 7:45am for all current Lincoln High School students wanting to audition into Jazz I. Current Jazz I students do not need to audition again.
Auditions for incoming students will be on June 14th and 15th from 3:30-4:45pm.
Out of respect for our rhythm section members and directors, please take the earliest time slot available for the day you wish to schedule your audition
Schedule your audition here
Audition Requirements
Winds
Rhythm Section
Materials
Major Scale Sheet - Concert F and D swung.
Proxy
Audition Letter
Jazz Auditions will be on June 10th and 14th starting at 7:45am for all current Lincoln High School students wanting to audition into Jazz I. Current Jazz I students do not need to audition again.
Auditions for incoming students will be on June 14th and 15th from 3:30-4:45pm.
Out of respect for our rhythm section members and directors, please take the earliest time slot available for the day you wish to schedule your audition
Schedule your audition here
Audition Requirements
Winds
- Chromatic Scale - Two Octaves or through your full comfortable range
- Scales – Concert F Major and Concert D Major. Use the scale sheet provided below. Scales should be played with swung eighths.
- Learn the first two choruses (end at m. 31) of “Proxy” in the key for your instrument. This is based on the standard “Doxy.” I am listening for swing style and time. An audio accompaniment track is available. A rhythm section will accompany you during your audition.
- Solo two choruses over the “Doxy” chord progression (Jamey Aebersold Vol. 54 pages provided)
- (Optional) Prepared Piece – Play an excerpt or transcription of your choice. Please keep it short; auditions are limited to 10 minutes per person..
Rhythm Section
- Comp over the changes for “Proxy” (Doxy). Piano, guitar, and vibes will take solos. Basses and drums will have the option to trade 4s.
- Comp over “Look to the Sky.” Piano, guitar, and vibes play the melody. Drummers should play it as a bossa nova.
- Drummers should also be able to demonstrate a fast swing, swing with brushes and a samba.
Materials
Major Scale Sheet - Concert F and D swung.
Proxy
- Proxy (Piano)
- Proxy (Guitar)
- Proxy (Trumpet)
- Proxy (Trombone)
- Proxy (Bb Saxophone)
- Proxy (Eb Saxophone)
- Proxy (Bass )
- Proxy (Practice Accompaniment Track)