Fall 2024 Jazz Studies Ensemble Audition Information

GENERAL INFORMATION

Auditions will be held for all students who wish to perform in a jazz ensemble during the fall semester. Below is information regarding audition times and audition material. If you have questions please email Dr. Hausback.

It's going to be a really fun year for the jazz studies groups, including the possibility of a major upcoming trip!

Ensemble Rehearsal TImes
  • Jazz Studies Ensemble II: TR 12:30-1:45 in WBH 123
  • Jazz Studies Ensemble I: MW 12:20-1:10; TR 12:30-1:45 in WBH 124
  • Jazz Symposium III: MW 11:15-12:05 in WBH 124
  • Jazz Symposium II: MW 1:25-2:15 in WBH 124
  • Jazz Symposium I: TR 11-12:15 in WBH 124

SCHEDULE AN AUDITION

All students must sign up for an audition time during the assigned instrumental block. Online sign-up is available from August 1-11. Beginning August 12, you will need to stop by the Band Office in Wehr Band Hall to sign up. 

Marching Band members should avoid scheduling an audition at the same time as Full Band Rehearsals. Choosing an audition time during the Sectional Block is allowed, if necessary. 

Please don't wait until the last minute to sign up.  There are also Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony auditions during these times, so plan accordingly.

We look forward to hearing your audition. Results will be posted by the end of the day on Monday, August 19.

AUDITION TIMES

All auditions will be held in Wehr #124 at the following times.

Sign up for an audition time (sign up link available on August 1).

Wednesday, 8/14 12:00-3:00pm 

Thursday, 8/15 2:30-5:30pm

*Make-up auditions (if needed & with prior approval from Dr. Hausback): Monday, 8/19 12:15-1:45pm

AUDITION EXCERPTS

In addition to the following excerpts, there will also be a little bit of sightreading, and for those that would like to, some improvisation.

Alto Saxophone

Tenor Saxophone

Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet

Trombone

Bass Trombone 

Piano

Bass

Drums

Guitar

Vibes