2022/2023 JAZZ BAND AUDITIONS

Winds (Saxes, Trumpet, and Trombone):

• Provided excerpt Music 
• Improv over provided audio (It contains the chords)
  • You will not be expected to improv over the whole song. Mr. Hernandez will cut you off in within the first 10-20 measures
• Piano, Guitar, Bass:

• Provided excerpt music
• Improv over provided audio (It contains the chords)
  • You will not be expected to improv over the whole song. Mr. Hernandez will cut you off in within the first 10-20 measures
• Drums:

• Applicant must demonstrate rhythmic and “groove” competency in the following musical styles: Moderate Swing, “Double Time” Swing, Funk/Rock, and Bossa Nova. Lessons on the styles are available at the following link.
• Provided excerpt music 

*The printed parts and audio files for the excerpt will be available on the Band website or by contacting Mr. Hernandez as noted below. You may listen to the youtube video on your computer, phone, or convert the video into an mp3 file. 

​If you have questions or concerns about the Jazz auditions or to receive materials by email, please contact Mr. Hernandez at [email protected] or by phone at the Band Office at 801-567-8530 ext. 77201

Excerpt Music (.pdf)                Excerpt Audio (youtube video)
Alto & Bari Sax*                         Alto/Bari sax
Tenor Sax*                                 Tenor Sax
Trumpet*                                   Trumpet 
Trombone*                                Trombone 
Piano*                                         Piano
Guitar*                                       Guitar 
Bass                                            Bass 
Drums                                        Drums 
*Parts are included in the .pdf file of all parts. Scroll down and find the part you need and print the appropriate page(s) from the file.


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