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Jazz Band Auditions 2020

Jazz Band Audition Workshop (Required) - Tuesday, September 1st - 3pm-3:30pm - Woodwinds and Brass
                                                                                                                                  3:30pm-4pm - Rhythm Section

Jazz Band Auditions - Audition videos submitted to jazz google classroom by Wednesday, September 9th.

Jazz Google Classroom code is: iy4emym

Audition Requirements

1. Perform the excerpt from The "S" is Silent" by Kris Berg for your instrument (except drum set). Drum set players will perform the Drum Set etude. 
2. (Optional) Improvise over 2 choruses of an F Blues with accompaniment track. 

Additional audition material if auditioning for Jazz Ensemble (top jazz band).
1. Perform Friends ​by Snidero. Measures 1-end of measure 31. (Beginning to end of 1st chorus). 

The "S" is Silent by Kris Berg

Click HERE to find your part and print it out to practice. 

Each instrument will play the following measures from their part for the audition.

Saxophones - measure 175-downbeat of measure 192
Trumpet - measure 183-end of measure 198
Trombone - measure 168-beat 3 of measure 184
Vibes/Percussion - measure 183-end of measure 198
Guitar - measure 105-downbeat of measure 120 comping the chords. Also play measure 175-measure 183.
Piano - measure 105-downbeat of measure 120 comping the chords. Alter the rhythm. Also play measure 183-end of measure 191. 
Bass - measure 105-120. Also play measure 168-end of measure 175
​Drums - Perform the drum set etude (listed below) 

​If playing a "non-traditional" jazz instrument, please play the following parts: 
Flute/Oboe - play the Guitar part measure 175-downbeat of measure 192
Clarinet - play the Tenor Sax 1 part and excerpt.
Bassoon/Euphonium - play the Trombone 1 part and excerpt.
Horn - play the Trumpet 1 part and excerpt.

Access a recording of The "S" is Silent by clicking HERE.

Drum Set Etude

Drum Set Etude
File Size: 45 kb
File Type: pdf
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Friends by Jim Snidero (only if auditioning for Jazz Ensemble)

Click HERE and find your part to print out and practice!
Access recordings of Friends by clicking HERE.

F Blues

F Blues C Instrumentspdf
File Size: 211 kb
File Type: pdf
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F blues Bb Instruments .pdf
File Size: 100 kb
File Type: pdf
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F Blues Eb Instruments
File Size: 113 kb
File Type: pdf
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F Blues Bass Clef Instruments
File Size: 107 kb
File Type: pdf
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F Blues Accompaniment
File Size: 1891 kb
File Type: mp3
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 Ms. Kelly Cooper kcooper01@sd308.org 630-636-2474
Mr. Stevan Rexroat srexroat@sd308.org 630-636-2379
1525 Harvey Road, Oswego, IL 60543
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  • Bands
    • Curricular Ensembles >
      • Concert Band Period 6
      • Concert Band Period 7
      • Symphonic Band
      • Wind Ensemble
      • Wind Symphony
    • Co-Curricular Ensembles >
      • ILMEA Audition Material
      • Jazz Program >
        • Big Band
        • Jazz Band
        • Jazz Ensemble
        • Jazz Combo
        • Jazz Band Auditions 2020
      • Marching Band
      • Pep Band
      • Pit Orchestra
  • Communication
    • Calendar
    • Directors >
      • Ms. Kelly Cooper
      • Mr. Stevan Rexroat
      • Miss Kaela Bonow
    • Philosophy
    • Weekly Update
  • Classroom
    • Band Handbook
    • Concert Reflection
    • Music Honors Option
    • POTA Reports
    • Required Materials
    • Technique Class
  • OEHS Music Department
    • OEHS Choirs
    • Tri M National Honors Society
  • Class of 2025
    • 8th Grade Welcome Letter
    • FAQ
    • How to Fit Band In
  • Resources
    • Alumni
    • Band Boosters >
      • Officers
      • Senior Scholarship
      • Summer Band Camp Scholarships
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