District Jazz Cuts 2008

Saxophones, Trombones & Trumpets

 
Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It)  & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -
                         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 - Latin
 
Sight-reading
 
Scales - Chromatic Scale - Full Range of the horn. Ascending and Descending
               E Flat (NOT CONCERT PITCH) in a swing feel.  Ascending and Descending
 
Piano, Guitar & Vibes:
 
Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It) & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -
                        Approaching the Standards - 1st Chorus Head, 2nd Chorus Comp., 3rd Chorus Improvise
                        Blues in all Keys - 1st Chorus Comp., 2nd Chorus Improvise
 
Jazz Etude - Latin
 
Sight-reading
 
Bass :
 
Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It) & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -
                        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 - Latin
 
Sight-reading
 
Drums/Percussion:
 
Improvisation - Blues in all Keys (Kenny'll Make It) & Approaching the Standards (The Preacher) -
                        Approaching the Standards - 1st and 2nd chorus play time
                        Blues in all Keys - 1st and 2nd chorus play time
 
Etudes - Latin and Ballad
 
Sight-reading
 
Technique - Play the following:
                      Bossa, Swing, Jazz Waltz and brushes at given tempos.