Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CYSO has moved to video auditions for the 2020-2021 season. Below are the requirements for the CYSO Jazz Audition videos.
Jazz Audition Video Requirements:
- All excerpts for your instrument provided by CYSO (listed at the bottom of this page)
- Four or more major scales at your tempo (excluding drummers)
- Two octaves, if possible
- 2-3 Jazz Standards
- Solo improvisation is preferred, but not required. If you do not feel confident improvising, simply play the head.
Optional inclusions:
- Three or more harmonic minor scales
- Two octaves, if possible
- If you wish to be considered on an auxiliary instrument (tuba, etc) prepare a single excerpt on that instrument of your choice in addition to the materials above prepared on trumpet.
- Any additional materials that you think will showcase your talent
- Brief statement telling us about yourself (under 2 minutes)
