District Jazz Cuts 2009

Saxophones, Trombones & Trumpets

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Now Hear This!)  & Approaching the Standards (On the Trail) -

                         1.  One time thru the head.

                         2.  Two times thru the solo*

                               A.  Written solo can be used, but preference will be given to those who use improvisation.

Jazz Etude – Etude 1 - Swing

Sight-reading

Scales - Chromatic Scale - Full Range of the horn. Ascending and Descending

               F (NOT CONCERT PITCH) in a swing feel.  Ascending and Descending

Piano, Guitar & Vibes:

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Now Hear This!) & Approaching the Standards (On the Trail) -

                        Approaching the Standards - 1st Chorus Head, 2nd Chorus Comp., 3rd Chorus Improvise

                        Blues in all Keys - 1st Chorus Comp., 2nd Chorus Improvise

Jazz Etude – Etude 1 - Swing

Sight-reading

Bass :

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Now Hear This!) & Approaching the Standards (On the Trail) -

                        Approaching the Standards - 1st Chorus Head, 2nd Chorus walk, 3rd Chorus Improvise

                        Blues in all Keys - 1st Chorus Head, 2nd Chorus walk, 3rd Chorus Improvise

Jazz Etude – Etude 1 - Swing

Sight-reading

Drums/Percussion:

Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Now Hear This!) & Approaching the Standards (On the Trail) -

                        Approaching the Standards - 1st and 2nd chorus play time

                        Blues in all Keys - 1st and 2nd chorus play time

Etudes – Etude 1 - Swing

Sight-reading

Technique - Play the following:

                      Samba, Funk, Jazz Waltz and brushes at given tempos.

District Jazz Band Auditions

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Mtn. Grove High School

Auditions begin at 4:30 pm

District Jazz Band Rehearsal

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Marshfield Junior High Choir Room

8:30 AM to 3:30 PM