Middle School Jazz Ensemble Audition
Material
The following is supplemental
information that is specific to the Middle School Jazz Ensemble. All paragraphs with reference to
All-State Jazz Ensemble will not apply.
SCALES:
Wind or rhythm students shall perform
all six of the major scales used for honor band auditions in the following
order:
Rhythm players should play all scales 2 octaves. The piano is to play 2-octave chromatic
starting on any pitch. Pianists must play scales hands-together. All
other pitch requirements are listed below:
Middle School Octave Requirements
|
Instrument |
C |
F |
Bb |
Eb |
Ab |
Db/C# |
Chromatic |
|
Alto Sax |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
C-C (2) |
|
Tenor Sax |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
C-C (2) |
|
Bari Sax |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
C-G (1½) |
|
Trumpet |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
C-G (1½) |
|
Trombone |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Bb-F
(1½) |
|
Bass Trombone |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
Bb-F
(1½) |
|
Guitar |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
E-E (2) |
|
Electric Bass |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
E-E (2) |
|
Piano |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 octaves |
Scales are listed in concert pitch.
Prepared Material: 2009-2010
will use Set 1II
All Saxes, Trumpets,
Trombones, Vibes:
Set 1 (2010-2011)
120. Demonstration Solo for Salsa
Caliente, pg 31 (Latin Style - as written)
89. Chromatic Workout - Filling in
the Scale, pg 25 (Without CD Swing or Straight)
79. Make Up Your Own Answer With
The Blues Scale, pg. 22 (Swing /with CD)
Play
written part. You may improvise where indicated for extra points.
Sight-reading
Set 2 (2008-2009)
59. Demonstration Solo for St.
Louis Blues, pg. 17 (Play as written - swing style with CD)
84. Melody Workout, pg. 24 (Without
CD Swing or Straight)
100. Demonstration Solo for
BoppinÕ Around – meas. 1-12, pg. 27 (Played with CD) You may improvise a solo
for the remaining 12 measures for extra points.
Sight-reading
Set 3 (2009-2010)
97. Bebop Scale Workout, pg. 26 (Play as written - swing style with CD)
92. Chromatic Workout - Using the Bebop Lick, pg. 25 (Without CD
Swing or Straight)
82. Demonstration Solo for RiffinÕ Around - meas. 1-12, Pg. 23 (Played
with CD)
You
may improvise a solo for the remaining 12 measures for extra points.
Sight-reading
Guitar, Piano (Both Hands):
Set 1 (2010-2011)
119. Salsa Caliente - Full Band
Arrangement, pg. 31 (Latin Style
– as written)
89. Chromatic Workout - Filling in
the Scale, pg 25 (Without
CD Swing or Straight)
79. Make Up Your Own Answer With
The Blues Scale, pg. 22 (Swing /with CD)
Play
written part. You may improvise where indicated for extra points.
Sight-reading
Set 2 (2008-2009)
58. St. Louis Blues - Full Band Arrangement,
meas. 1-19, pg. 17 (Play as
written - swing style with CD)
84. Melody Workout, pg. 24 (Without
CD Swing or Straight)
100. Demonstration Solo for
BoppinÕ Around – meas. 1-12, pg. 27 You may improvise a solo for the
remaining 12 measures for extra points (Played with CD)
Sight-reading
Set 3 (2009-2010)
81. RiffinÕ Around - Full Band Arrangement, pg. 23 (Play as written -
swing style with CD)
92. Chromatic Workout - Using the Bebop Lick, pg. 25 (Without CD
Swing or Straight)
82. Demonstration Solo for RiffinÕ Around - meas. 1-12, Pg. 23 (Played
with CD). You may improvise a solo for the remaining 12 measures for extra
points.
Sight-reading
Bass:
Set 1 (2007-2008)
119. Salsa Caliente - Full Band
Arrangement, pg. 31 (Latin Style – as written)
89. Chromatic Workout - Filling in
the Scale, pg. 25A (Without CD Swing or Straight)
79. Make Up Your Own Answer With
The Blues Scale, pg. 22 (Swing /with CD)
Play
written part. You may improvise a walking bass line where indicated for extra
points.
Sight-reading
Set 2 (2008-2009)
58. St. Louis Blues - Full Band
Arrangement - meas. 1-19, pg. 17 (Play as written - swing style with CD),
84. Melody Workout, pg. 24
(Straight or Swing 8th notes without CD)
100. Demonstration Solo for
BoppinÕ Around – meas. 1-12, pg. 27. You may improvise a solo for the
remaining 12 measures for extra points
(Played with CD).
Sight-reading
Set 3 (2009-2010)
81. RiffinÕ Around - Full Band Arrangement - meas. 1-24, pg 23A (Play
as written in swing style m 1-24)
92. Chromatic Workout - Using the Bebop Lick, pg. 25 (Without CD
Swing or Straight)
82. Demonstration Solo for RiffinÕ Around - meas. 1-12, Pg. 23B (Played
with CD). You may improvise a solo for the remaining 12 measures for extra points.
Sight-reading
Drum Set:
Set 1 (2010-2011)
Demonstrate at least 8 bars of
each of the following styles:
Rock,
Swing, Latin (samba or similar), Jazz Waltz
119. Salsa Caliente - Full Band
Arrangement, pg. 31 (Latin Style – play as written)
78. Trading Off - Questions and
Answers, pg. 22 (Swing with CD)
79. Make Up Your Own Answer With
The Blues Scale, pg. 22 (Swing /with CD)
Play
written part. You may improvise where indicated for extra points.
Sight-reading
If you are interested in
Latin/Auxiliary Percussion, please indicate this to the judges.
Set 2 (2008-2009)
Demonstrate at least 8 bars of
each of the following styles:
Rock,
Swing, Latin (samba or similar), Jazz Waltz
58. St. Louis Blues - Full Band Arrangement - meas. 1-19, pg 17
(Play as written - swing style with CD)
118. Make Up Your Own - 2 Bar
Solos Using the Blues Scale, pg. 30 (Bossa Nova style with CD)
79. Make Up Your Own Answer With
The Blues Scale, pg. 22 (Swing with CD)
Play
written part. You may improvise where indicated for extra points.
Sight-reading
If you are interested in
Latin/Auxiliary Percussion, please indicate this to the judges.
Set 3 (2009-2010)
Demonstrate at least 8 bars of each of the following styles:
Rock,
Swing, Latin (samba or similar), Jazz Waltz
81. RiffinÕ Around - Full Band Arrangement, pg. 23 (Play in swing
style- as written, ÒcompÓ where indicated)
113. Dorian Mode Workout - Scale Steps 1-9, pg. 29B (As written w/CD)
79. Make Up Your Own Answer With The Blues Scale, pg. 22 (Swing with
CD)
Play
written part. You may improvise where indicated for extra points.
Sight-reading
If you are interested in Latin/Auxiliary Percussion, please indicate
this to the judges.