Ng jazz 2023-2024 info/auditions

ensemble Offerings

NG Big Band: Auditioned Ensemble Limited to Saxophones/Trombone/Trumpet/Rhythm Section (Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drum Set/Vibes/Vocals)

• Results Released Nov. 5

• Rehearsals begin Nov. 6

NG Swingphonic Band: Will be contingent on number of auditions and if this group would be able to be self sufficient.

Please be aware that if a student is selected for the Big Band, they will be expected to travel with the ensemble for performances throughout the rest of the year!

NG Jazz Interest Form - Please Fill Out!!

Audition Requirements

• Audition video is due November 3rd by 5:00pm by FlipGrid submission: https://flip.com/805fb089

• Results will be available on website by 5:00pm on Sunday 11/5

Saxophone/Trumpet/Trombone

• Perform Chromatic Scale showcasing your full range

• Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece:

  • Alto

  • Tenor

  • Bari

  • Trumpet

  • Trombone (pick part you feel most comfortable with)

• Reference recordings:

  • Shiny Stockings: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10071900

  • Big Dipper: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10311505

  • Moten Swing: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=2387306

Vocal

• Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE

• Reference Recording:

  • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=video&productID=10689475

  • Silver Bells: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10908986

• 1 Free Choice Selection, something that will showcase YOU the best.

Guitar

• Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE

• Reference Recording:

  • Big Dipper: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10311505

  • Comping in the Style of Freddie Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7i6S4_vi3g

• 1 Free Choice Selection, something that will showcase YOU the best. Can be rock/funk etc.

Bass

• Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE

• Reference Recording:

  • Big Dipper: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10311505

• 1 Free Choice, something that will showcase YOU the best. Can be on Upright or Electric. Can be rock/funk etc.

Piano

• Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE

• Reference Recording:

  • Big Dipper: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10311505

drums

• Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE

• Reference Recording:

  • Big Dipper: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10311505

• 16 Measures of Medium Swing w/Sticks at QN = 112

• 16 Measures of Shuffle at QN = 108

• 16 Measures of Bossa Nova at QN = 132

• 16 Measures of Up-Tempo Swing w/Sticks at HN = 112

FeeS

• NG Big Band: $200 - PAY HERE! Fee should only be paid once roster has been posted!

  • Includes T-shirt, Performance Button Down (if you don’t have one already), Music, Guest Instruction