Audition requirements for those invited to audition in person, based on the submitted Jazz Pre-Screening DVD

• 3 contrasting tunes from the pre-approved Jazz tunes list.  These should be memorized and MUST include performance of the melody as well as improvisation.  Please provide three copies of lead sheets and other music for the audition panel. 
• memorization of all material is highly recommended

Accompaniment

• For the live audition, it is strongly recommended that each candidate use the "in-house" rhythm section provided at an extra cost, however if they choose not to, each candidate must arrange for an accompanying rhythm section for the live audition.  Applicants are responsible for the costs associated.

Bass Players:

• will be asked to demonstrate the ability to improvise bass lines in the appropriate style for each piece;
• may audition on electric bass if that is their major instrument (Note: While bass players may 'major' on electric bass initially, acoustic bass playing is an important component in the jazz program.  All bassists must be able to perform on both electric and acoustic bass in order to graduate.)

Drummers:

• should be prepared to demonstrate various styles (eg. Swing, shuffle, afro-cuban, funk, bossa nova & samba) at various tempos;
• should include trading 4's and/or 8's in their performance of the required repertoire;
• should use brushes as well as sticks;

Pianists & Guitarists:

• must play one of the 3 required pieces unaccompanied;
• will be assessed on their ability to 'comp' on all jazz pieces.

Saxophonists:

• may elect to demonstrate facility on flute and/or clarinet.