Auditions
Fall Semester - Held during the first week of classes.
Spring Semester - Scheduled on an individual basis depending on instrumental and/or vocal needs.
Spring Semester - Scheduled on an individual basis depending on instrumental and/or vocal needs.
All brasses, saxes, vocalists, pianists, guitarists, and bassists audition Wednesday or Thursday during the first week of classes in room 212.
Audition materials and available times are posted the previous Monday; the first day of classes. Times and materials are found on the jazz section of the bulletin board located on the 1st floor of Catlett Music Center in the NW corner of the building.
(NOTE: Vocalists choose a jazz standard to sing for the audition. Please bring a copy of the music or a rhythm track for accompaniment purposes.)
(NOTE: Vocalists choose a jazz standard to sing for the audition. Please bring a copy of the music or a rhythm track for accompaniment purposes.)
Those interested should reserve a preferred time slot with a signature; also listing instrument and preferred group.
Drummers audition Friday during the 3:30 PM rehearsal in the band room of Catlett Music Center.
Audition material will be presented at the audition. Drummers must demonstrate competency playing swing, Latin, rock, and a ballad leading the full band.
Drummers should sign the designated area on the time sheet, noting a preferred group. This will show intent to audition. The time sheet is located on the jazz section of the bulletin board found on the 1st floor of Catlett Music Center in the NW corner of the building.
What to Expect
- Saxes – Any sax may be chosen for the audition but placement may require participation on a different sax.
- Brass – Lead parts are chosen for the audition. If lead is not desired, notes may be played down the octave without penalty.
- Piano/Guitar – The requirement is to voice the chords on a selected lead sheet. Add melody if possible.
- Bass – Walk a bass line following the changes on a selected lead sheet.
- All – Improvisation is optional for the audition but is necessary for solo consideration.
- All - If anyone misses the audition process but is interested in participating they should contact Jay Wilkinson at jazzprof@ou.edu
CHAMBER JAZZ
Combos are set with the results of the big band auditions. Interest in chamber jazz participation should be disclosed prior to taking the audition.
Combos are set with the results of the big band auditions. Interest in chamber jazz participation should be disclosed prior to taking the audition.