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AUDITION MATERIALS - SET 1 

2024-2025
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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 - "The Preacher" and "Kenny'll Make It"
In addition to the Swing and Latin etudes, auditions will also include "The Preacher" from Approaching the Standards, Vol. 1 by Dr. Willie Hill and "Kenny'll Make It" (Bb Blues) from Blues in All Keys, Vol. 42 by Jamey Aebersold.  Purchase the "Blues in All Keys, Vol. 42" book HERE.  Purchase the "Approaching the Standards, Vol. 1" books HERE.

Winds will be required to play the melody and improvise a minimum of one chorus on "The Preacher" and "Kenny'll Make It". 
Piano, Bass, Guitar, Vibes, and Drums will play the melody first chorus, comp or walk second chorus, and improvise third chorus on "The Preacher" and "Kenny'll Make It".  

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.
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No scales required.
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Questions? Contact Trey Wadell at [email protected]
Swing Etude
Complete Set of PDFs
Complete Set of mp3s
Play Along (Full Rhythm Section)
Alto Sax   PDF​   MP3
Tenor Sax   PDF   MP3
Bari Sax   PDF   MP3
Lead Trumpet   PDF   MP3
Section Trumpet   PDF   MP3
Trombone   PDF   MP3
Bass Trombone   PDF   MP3
Piano   PDF   MP3    MP3 (piano muted)
Guitar/Vibes   PDF   MP3   MP3 (guitar muted)
Bass   PDF   MP3   MP3 (bass muted)
Drums   PDF   MP3   MP3 (drums muted)
Latin Etude
Complete Set of PDFs
Complete Set of mp3s
Play Along (Full Rhythm Section)
Alto Sax   PDF   MP3
Tenor Sax   PDF   MP3
Bari Sax   PDF   MP3
Lead Trumpet   PDF   MP3
Section Trumpet PDF MP3
Trombone   PDF   MP3
Bass Trombone   PDF   MP3
Piano   PDF   MP3  MP3(Piano Muted)
Guitar/Vibes   PDF   MP3   MP3 (guitar muted)
Bass   PDF   MP3   MP3 (bass muted)
Drums   PDF   MP3​   MP3 (drums muted)
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  • Home
  • ABOUT
    • MEETING MINUTES
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
    • PAST PRESIDENTS
  • Contact
    • EXECUTIVE BOARD
    • DISTRICT COORDINATORS
  • ALL-STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
    • AUDITION MATERIALS >
      • Set 1 2024-2025
      • Set 2 2025-2026
      • Set 3 2026-2027
      • Set 4 2027-2028
    • ALL-STATE MEMBER FEE
    • ALL-STATE AUDITION PROCEDURES
    • 2024 ALL-STATE DIRECTOR
    • HISTORY
  • AWARDS/CONTESTS
    • OUTSTANDING JAZZ EDUCATOR AWARD
    • LEON BRADLEY MEMORIAL GRANT
    • COMPOSITION CONTEST
  • RESOURCES
    • HELPFUL JAZZ LINKS
    • JAZZ FESTIVALS & CAMPS
    • MEMBERS ONLY
  • Join/Renew