NDSU Jazz Ensemble Auditions
MUSC 311, Section 1, Jazz Ensemble – 12:30-1:45
MUSC 311, Section 2, Jazz Lab Band – 2:00 – 3:15
Auditions will consist of two parts:
1. On Tuesday, August 27, the Rhythm section AND horn players will meet in room 118, and form a ‘reading’ band to audition the sections and rhythm players. Saxophones who play multiple saxophones may want to bring more than one. There will be a baritone saxophone at the audition with a couple of mouthpieces.
2. On Thursday, August 29, players will audition individually for the Professor. This audition will consist of an audition excerpt, sign reading, and optional improvisation.
Individual Auditions will occur during the band meeting times.
Jazz Ensemble 12:20-1:45. Jazz Lab Band 2:00- 3:15
Audition Sign Up times will be posted on the Professor’s door.
Trombones: Connor Challey, Room 209
Trumpets: Dr. Jeremy Brekke, Room 213
Saxophones: Dr. Matthew Patnode, Room 211
Rhythm Section: Dr. Sigurd Johnson, Room 118
Individual Audition Directions
Saxophones:
Please prepare the first chorus of the attached etude “My Glowing Moment” with the play along (see below). Make sure that you have the correct key of Alto/Baritone (C) or Tenor (F). This etude is based on the standard “My Shining Hour.” You will perform with a recorded backing track.
Here is a play along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k085jb06Pgs
Trumpets:
Please prepare the first chorus of the attached etude “My Glowing Moment” with the play along (see below). This etude is based on the standard “My Shining Hour.” You will perform with a recorded backing track.
Here is a play along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k085jb06Pgs
Trombones:
Please prepare the first chorus of the attached etude “My Glowing Moment” with the play along (see below). This etude is based on the standard “My Shining Hour.” You will perform with a recorded backing track.
Here is a play along: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k085jb06Pgs
Rhythm Section:
For the Rhythm Section, we will meet on August 27 at 12:30 (Jazz Ensemble) and 2:00 (Jazz Lab Band) in room 118. The horn sections will be there so the rhythm players can play the parts selected below.
Selections:
“The Magic Flea” by Sammy Nestico. Please print off your part for your instrument. As a band, we will play from the beginning up to Letter E. Piano and guitar comping can be of your own interpretation. You will want to check out the recording
“A Night in Tunisia” Gillespie/Mossman. Please print off your part for your instrument. Play as written up to measure 39.
“Summertime” – Gershwin/Mantooth. Please print off your part for your instrument. Half Time Rock feel , play up to measure 47.
If you have questions please contact Matthew.Patnode@ndsu.edu or Jeremy.Brekke@ndsu.edu
Audition Results will be posted the afternoon of August 30. The first rehearsal will begin on September 3.