All instruments are welcome!
No jazz experience necessary
You must have experience playing the instrument you are auditioning on
Auditions required for both Jazz I and Jazz II (Jazz I audition must include improvisation)
Audition Prep Workshops — Zero Hour September 5-6, 2019
Please attend one of two of these workshops during zero hour. We will go over what we are looking for in auditions, play through the audition, talk about membership in each band, and answer any questions.
Jazz Band Auditions — September 9-12, 2019
An audition is required to play in either Jazz I or Jazz II. Below are the requirements for each section. You can find the sheet music below or printed out by Mr. Sayre’s office in the band room (102). Sign up for your audition time on Mr. Sayre’s office window.
Melody Instruments (woodwinds, brass, strings)
Piano/Vibes/Guitar/Bass (Rhythm Section)
Drums (Rhythm Section)
Jazz Band Audition Music and Practice Tracks
Yardbird Suite Track 160 bpm
Yardbird Suite Track 130 bpm