1. MOAJE ETUDES - "Swing" and "Latin" Winds should perform the "Swing" and "Latin" etudes with the rhythm section MP3 accompaniment. Rhythm section instruments should be prepared to perform with MP3 accompaniment with their track muted on the recording.
Download the parts below.
2. IMPROVISATION - "I Got Rhythm" and "Dr. Jay" In addition to the Swing and Latin etudes, auditions will also include "I Got Rhythm" from Approaching the Standards, Vol. 1 by Dr. Willie Hill and "Dr. Jay" (Eb Blues) from Blues in All Keys, Vol. 42 by Jamey Aebersold.
Winds will be required to play the melody and improvise a minimum of one chorus on "I Got Rhythm" and "Dr, Jay". Piano, Bass, Guitar, Vibes, and Drums will play the melody first chorus, comp or walk second chorus, and improvise third chorus on "I Got Rhythm" and "Dr. Jay".
3. Required Drum Set Styles (Drums Only) Drums should be able to demonstrate a variety of styles including Shuffle, Samba, Bossa, Jazz Waltz, and Funk as listed HERE.
All-State Jazz call back auditions will include sight reading. No scales required.