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Jazz Bands Audition Info:

Jazz Bands audition process will start Tuesday, September 2nd. Students who are interested in participating in a jazz band should be in the band room and ready to begin by 6:30. ALL are welcome, even if you are just curious about jazz band. The audition process is open to all co-enrolled music students (Band/Percussion/Choir/Orchestra). Case-by-case exceptions may be made at director discretion for rhythm section members who do not have an ensemble class. We will spend the first five days all together, getting to know each other, playing through the audition material, setting expectations, reviewing concepts and then from there start listening to auditions by section. Students earn a GRADE and CREDIT for jazz band class. No district transportation is provided. Please go to my school website for audition materials, class info, the syllabus for jazz band and other resources. Website: https://www.everettsd.org/jhs-mlundquist. We will make audition music available on the first day of school in the Band Room.

Audition Schedule:

Tuesday, Sept. 2-Thursday, Sept. 4 – All interested students are welcome. We will spend three days learning about jazz band, how it works, playing through and working on the audition music together in preparation for individual auditions the following week.

Friday, Sept. 5 – Rhythm Section Auditions

Tuesday, Sept. 9 – Sax/Woodwind Auditions

Wednesday, Sept. 10 – Trumpet Auditions

Thursday, Sept. 11 - Trombone/Other

Results posted by midday Friday.

Regular Rehearsals for all bands start on the following Monday.

Audition Material: Music is available in the band room.

Woodwinds/Brass/Strings(not bass or guitar): Chromatic Scale over full range of the instrument, audition music, sight reading;

Rhythm Section: Audition music (Piano/Bass/Guitar) and demonstrate understanding of form and comping skills, walking a bass line (bass only), Bb Blues (demonstrate understanding of form and comping skills), sight reading. Drums – demonstrate basic swing pattern, basic bossa nova pattern, rock or other pattern of choice.

Please email me at mlundquist@everettsd.org if you have any questions. I look forward to seeing you throughout the week.

Michael Lundquist
425-385-7103