Jazz Orchestra Audition Requirements

Below are the requirements for the 2021-22 auditions. If you have any questions, please email Kaytie Faries at kfaries@cyso.org.

All excerpts for your instrument provided by CYSO (listed at the bottom of this page)
- - Anthropology: 29-83
  - Bags Groove: J to the end
  - Evidence: R-W
  - Higher Ground: 49 – end
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.

All excerpts for your instrument provided by CYSO (listed at the bottom of this page) Please choose the part (1, 2, 3, etc) that fits comfortably within your range.
- - Counter Block: M – end
  - Bags Groove: J to the end
  - Evidence: R-W
  - Higher Ground: 49 – end
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.

All excerpts for your instrument provided by CYSO (listed at the bottom of this page)
- - Afro Blue: shout chorus to the end (piano should read guitar part for this)
  - Pure Spirit: beginning to midway through the piece
  - Bags Groove: J to the end
  - Evidence: R-W
  - Higher Ground: 49 – end
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.

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)

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