Jazz Band audition information

Please complete the registration form above to receive your auditions materials. After you have completed the registration, you will receive audition materials via email as soon as possible. If you would like physical copies of the audition materials, please let us know and we will schedule a time for pick-up.

All auditions will be sent electronically via a video recording to:

danielgrayberg@revival-productions.com

It would be best to upload your video to YouTube as an unlisted video, and send the link. If there are any issues with creating that, please let us know and we will provide other options for you!

Jazz band participation is for 7th-12th graders

Winds:

Scales:

• Concert Bb, Eb, and F minor blues scales (this will depend on your instruments key)
• Major Scales: B, E, A, Bb, F, Eb (two octaves not necessary, but helpful)
• Chromatic Scale

Song:

• “Backatown” by Trombone Shorty arr. John Wasson
  • Measures 1-38
  • Please make sure that you play along with the recording, but please use headphones so we only hear your playing.

Rhythm Section:

Piano:

Scales (All two octaves):

• Bb, Eb, and F minor blues scales in both hands simultaneously
• Major Scales: B, E, A, Bb, F, Eb
• Chromatic Scale

Song:

• “Birdland” by Weather Report arr.
  • First two pages

Guitar/Bass:

Scales (All two octaves):

• Bb, Eb, and F minor blues scales
• Major Scales: B, E, A, Bb, F, Eb

Song:

• Guitar - “Malaguena” by Ernesto Lecuona (your tempo is fine)
  • First two pages
• Bass - “Freewill” by Geddy Lee (Rush)
  • First two pages

Drums:

Patterns:

• Drum pattern music and recording will be provided

Song:

• Drummer’s choice
  • Preference to show multiple abilities rather than just keeping a beat