Jazz Band Auditions

Audition for TL Jazz Band!

Auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 14th during Zero Period (for current 6th graders) and Wednesday, May 15th after school (for current 7th graders). 

We have need for ALL instruments in the Jazz Band next year - no section is 'locked' and some chairs have higher demand than others.

We will be auditioning for the following:
Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax
Trumpet (high demand)
Trombone, Bass Trombone
Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drum Set (private lessons encouraged)

 - PREPARE -

Step 1: You will find the new audition etudes HERE - Scroll through the PDF to the 3 etudes for your instrument: Swing, Ballad, and Latin.  Start practicing!

Step 2: Build up your Improv Chops by getting familiar with  the B-flat Blues! We'll be listening to a short solo using this backing track

TIPS & TRICKS

There are unlimited resources available online to improve your skills on your instrument and specifically for Jazz. Explore!

We strongly recommend listening to a variety of Jazz artists on your instrument to develop a 'sound concept' for your own playing.

Practice with your friends! The etudes are similar enough across instrumentation.

- PERFORM -

A sign-up sheet will be located in the band room. Remember: if you are a sixth grader, you will need to audition during ZERO period on Tuesday, May 14th. If you currently have a zero period class, sign up for Wednesday, May 15th after school.

We will be listening to you play the following: