MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

The following audition material is for the 2013-2014 Mount Dora High School Jazz Program.This audition will take place on Wednesday, August 21st at Mount Dora High School in the bandroom from 5:30-7:30. Please utilize the following information to best prepare for the event.

The audition guidelines are as follows. Please look at the specifics for your instrument.

Winds (Individual Audition)1. Perform the written 4 Blues Scales (1 Octave) in a Swing Pattern in under 2 Minutes: F, Bb, Eb, Ab, (Concert)2. Perform Audition Excerpt (As Written)3. Sight Read (30 Second Preparation Time Period)4. Performers interested in LEAD TRUMPET or BASS TROMBONE should also perform the excerpts written.

Rhythm Section (Group Audition)This unique setting will enable our adjudication panel the opportunity to work with the entire group of auditioning students to determine which set up of performers will best work together during. This portion of the audition will be at the end of the audition block to enable each performer the ability to be present in the group setting. Each portion of the audition will work in the following manner:

1. Random selection of one auditioning member for each rhythm section instrument: Guitar, Piano, Bass, Drums, Auxiliary Percussion/Vibes.

2. Interchange performers between repetitions to allow for multiple rhythm section layout possibilities.3. Perform F Blues (Swing) to determine ability and adaptability of each performer. Change Style between

Rock and Latin as well on the same F Blues chord changes.4. Perform audition excerpt to determine preparedness of each player and non-verbal communication skills

in the rhythm section setting. Interchange as needed.5. Sight Read selected excerpts from substantial Jazz Literature as a rhythm section. Interchanging will take

place as needed.

Piano AuditionsUse the top stave for the melody (right hand) and use the bottom stave for the accompaniment (left hand). Feel free to change octaves and/or voicings as you like.

Piano, Guitar, and Bass AuditionsUse the written notes and chord changes as a guide to personalize the parts. Be prepared to play the written portion as well as any embellishments that you may have added to create more musicianship within the part. The part is merely a road map.

Drum Set AuditionsBe prepared to perform the following styles (with fills at appropriate times; 4 bars, 8 bars, etc.) by yourself during the group setting: Swing, Rock, Latin and Brushes. Upon request, be able to show versatility by effectively switching between styles in the same performance excerpt.

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

ALTO SAXOPHONEPART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 Sight ReadingSight Reading: You will have 30 seconds to view the excerpt before performing.

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

TENOR SAXOPHONEPART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 Sight ReadingSight Reading: You will have 30 seconds to view the excerpt before performing.

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

BARI SAXOPHONEPART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 Sight ReadingSight Reading: You will have 30 seconds to view the excerpt before performing.

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

TRUMPETPART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 Sight ReadingSight Reading: You will have 30 seconds to view the excerpt before performing.

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

LEAD TRUMPETYOU MUST PERFORM THE REGULAR TRUMPET AUDITION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE LEADTRUMPET BOOK.

PART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 MinutesN/A - Part of the regular Trumpet Audition

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 Sight ReadingN/A - Part of the regular Trumpet Audition

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

TROMBONEPART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 Sight ReadingSight Reading: You will have 30 seconds to view the excerpt before performing.

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

BASS TROMBONEYOU MUST PERFORM THE REGULAR TROMBONE AUDITION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE BASS TROMBONE BOOK.

PART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 MinutesN/A - Part of the regular Trombone Audition

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 Sight ReadingN/A - Part of the regular Trombone Audition

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

GUITARPART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

PART 3 F BluesBe prepared to play Blues in F as we interchange rhythm players in/out to get a good feel for each performer.PIANO (+ Vibes)PART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

PIANO (+ Vibes)

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

PART 3 F BluesBe prepared to play Blues in F as we interchange rhythm players in/out to get a good feel for each performer.

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

BASSPART 1 Scales Swing Style - Perform In Less Than 2 Minutes

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

MOUNT DORA HIGH SCHOOL STORM FORCE JAZZ BAND

PART 3 F BluesBe prepared to play Blues in F as we interchange rhythm players in/out to get a good feel for each performer.DRUM SET (+ Aux. Perc.)

PART 1 Style CheckBe prepared to perform 16 Bar phrases w/ fills in Swing, Latin, Rock, Etc.

PART 2 Prepared Exercise

Use the above as a road map/guide. Comp as the music allows and provide your best musical interpretation of the excerpt when given the chance to perform.

PART 3 F BluesBe prepared to play Blues in F as we interchange rhythm players in/out to get a good feel for each performer.