We will be looking especially for a solid time feel and sound bass lines. State the theme in any or all of the first three categories. In addition, you must solo on all of them. The first three selections should be with drums, guitar and/or piano; additional instruments are acceptable as are synthesized or pre-recorded backgrounds.
If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor Chuck Bergeron.
Perform each of the following: Since musical interaction is essential, please use a live rhythm section for your recording.
Snare drum, mallets, and timpani are no longer part of the drums curriculum and are not required for the drums audition.
On-campus auditions are preferred. You will be asked to demonstrate: If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor Dafnis Prieto.
If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor John Hart.
Prescreening selections must be performed on acoustic piano, with bass and drums accompaniment. Please include one song from the standard jazz repertoire for each of the following categories. Improvisation should be included on all selections.
Your audition will be performed on acoustic piano, with bass accompaniment (provided). Please include one song from the standard jazz repertoire for each of the following categories. Improvisation should be included on all selections. Your audition will also include a sight-reading component. If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor Martin Bejerano.
Please bring lead sheets for all prepared songs. Prepare at least one song to perform solo piano.
You are highly encouraged to bring a CD/DVD/Flash Drive including any other material you feel showcases your abilities (arrangements, compositions, recordings/videos of playing in other styles, accompanying, organ/electric keyboard selections, etc.).
If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor Marcus Strickland.
If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor Dante Luciani.
If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor Brian Lynch.
Prescreening selections must be performed on vibraphone, with piano, bass and drums accompaniment. Please include one song from the standard jazz repertoire for each of the following categories. State the theme and perform at least 2 choruses of improvisation on all selections. You will be evaluated on the following criteria: Technique, Harmonic language (vocabulary), Rhythmic accuracy/swing feel, Improvisational structure, Creativity and Expression.
Sound and video quality
Your audition will be performed on vibraphone (provided), with bass and piano accompaniment (provided). Please include one song from the standard jazz repertoire for each of the following categories. Improvisation should be included on all selections. No original compositions! Please select different compositions from the one you submitted for the prescreening. Your audition will also include a sight-reading component. Please bring lead sheets for all prepared songs. Prepare at least one song to perform solo/unaccompanied vibraphone with either 2 or 4 mallets. You are highly encouraged to bring a CD/DVD/Flash Drive including any other material you feel showcases your abilities (arrangements, compositions, recordings/videos of playing in other styles, accompanying, etc.). If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Professor Errol Rackipov.
The prescreen will consist of four (4) prepared selections as listed below: Be sure your audio recording is balanced and you (the soloist) can be heard clearly above the rhythm section or accompaniment. Please review/listen (perhaps with your teacher or other experienced musician) to the entire recording before uploading the video. Videos created for the prescreen purpose are preferred but videos of live performances are acceptable if the videos are of good audio and video quality and the content meets the required material stated above. Please edit or remove instrumental solos or features in your prescreen videos. Suggestions for repertoire ideas can be found at standardrepertoire.com or jazzstandards.com/compositions.
Helpful Hints: Recording a Successful Prescreen
The audition will consist of four (4) prepared selections as listed below: Applicants will be asked to demonstrate sight singing ability and aural memory. A short theory assessment will also be required at the audition. Applicants are encouraged to perform different material from the prescreen selections. Remember, the purpose of the audition is to learn more about you and therefore new material provides new information! Suggestions or ideas for audition repertoire can be found at standardrepertoire.com or jazzstandards.com/compositions An accompanist will be provided for on-campus auditions. Applicant must provide legible lead sheets prepared in his/her/their performance keys. If there are any questions about repertoire, please contact Dr. Kate Reid.