Ensembles

All students (including non–music majors) are welcome to audition for jazz ensembles and combos. However, only those who pass an ensemble placement audition are allowed to add the ensemble to their class schedule.

Auditions for all jazz ensembles and combos will be held during the first week of classes. The jazz faculty will audition bassists, pianists, guitarists and drummers individually and in groups. Once you have been placed in an ensemble, we will get you an override to add the class or ensemble.

Audition Dates
Rhythm Section: Thursday, August 16, 2018 (5 - 7 p.m.)
The jazz faculty will audition bassists, pianists, guitarists and drummers individually and in groups.
Audition material: Sight Reading, Prepared Jazz Excerpt (optional), Improvisation (optional)

Woodwinds and Brass: Friday, August 17 (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) and  Monday, August 20, 2018 (12 p.m.. - 5 p.m).
Audition material: Sight Reading, Prepared Jazz Excerpt (optional), Improvisation (optional)

Schedule an Audition: Sign up for an audition time (10 minutes) on the schedules posted outside Music W114.

All auditions are held in Music W114.

Ensemble Meeting Times
Combos: 3:05 - 4:45 p.m., Wednesday and Friday
Concert Jazz Band: 3:15 - 4:45 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday
Jazz Repertory Band: 1:15 - 2:45 p.m., Monday and Wednesday
Latin Jazz Band: 3:05 - 4:45 p.m., Monday