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Jazz Ensemble Audition 2020-2021 School Year

Audition Information Record yourself performing the audition solo for your instrument that appears in this folder.These melodies appear with few markings, so you must use the recordings a reference for your performance. I have compiled a YouTube playlist featuring each of these solos. YouTube Playlist Link tinyurl.com/cbwbandaudition I have included timestamps for where the solo excerpts begin (referring to the specific recordings found in the Playlist). You will need to scroll down a bit to find the Jazz Solos. Some rhythms have been simplified to make them more readable for performers new to these solos.

Submitting Your Audition When you have completed your recordings, please email them to [email protected] as an attachment OR as a link to a OneDrive folder.

In an effort to keep this advanced ensemble musically balanced, we can only accept a certain number of students for each instrument.

If you have any questions about Band at West, including how to fit Band into your schedule, please email me and I would be more than happy to help!

Thank you for taking the time to prepare your audition and I look forward to working together soon!

All auditions must be sent to Mr. Delson by February 17, 2021

Until results have been posted, please register for CONCERT BAND (with A/B electives running opposite) in your schedule. Guidance will take care of moving

those who place in Symphonic Band and/or Jazz Ensemble into the correct ensemble once results have been posted. Thank you!

http://tinyurl.com/cbwbandaudition

Student Name ______________________________ Date: ______________

Performance Assessment Rubric CBW Instrumental Music - Jazz Ensemble

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Pitch Pitches performed inaccurately, and

mistakes detract from many areas of the

performance.

Pitches performed somewhat accurately, and mistakes detract

from some areas of the performance.

Most pitches performed accurately, and mistakes do not detract from the

performance.

All pitches performed accurately.

Rhythm Rhythms performed inaccurately, and

mistakes detract from many areas of the

performance.

Rhythms performed somewhat accurately, and mistakes detract

from some areas of the performance.

Most rhythms performed accurately, and mistakes do not severely detract from

the performance.

All rhythms performed accurately.

Timing (pulse) A consistent underlying pulse is not present

throughout much of the performance, e.g. more

difficult rhythms are played at a slower

tempo, detracting from the performance.

A consistent underlying pulse is often present

throughout much of the performance, however, some phrases may be

rushed, detracting from the performance.

A consistent underlying pulse is present

throughout most of the performance with minor flaws that do not detract from the performance.

A consistent underlying pulse is present throughout the performance.

Intonation Necessary adjustments are not made and flaws

severely detract from the performance.

Many necessary adjustments are made to pitches and flaws do

not detract from the performance.

Performance in tune through all registers. All necessary adjustments made to fix problems.

Style (phrasing, agogic weight, and

interpretation)

Stylistic attributes are not demonstrated.

Style is sometimes appropriate for the

piece and inconstantly demonstrated

Strong sense of jazz style consistently

demonstrated throughout the performance.

Total Score: ________________

Comments:

Neil Delson

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CBW Jazz Ensemble Audition: 2020-2021

Jazz Alto Sax Solo Performer: Phil Woods Song Title: All the Things You Are Album artist(s): Modern Jazz Quartet Album title: MJQ & Friends- a 40th Anniversary Celebration Listen to recording: tinyurl.com/cbwbandaudition

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performer, and nuance of the solo. Alto Sax solo begins 2m25s into the recording.

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Part 2: Soul Intro/The Chicken Performer: Peter Erskine Song Title: Soul Intro/The Chicken Album artist(s): Jaco Pastorius Album title: The Birthday Concert

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the lack of standard literature available for jazz flute players, students auditioning on these instruments can only earn entry in Jazz Ensemble at the director’s discretion. Regardless of the outcome of this audition, ALL FLUTE PLAYERS are eligible for Jazz Ensemble 2 when it begins in the spring!



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of the solo. Clarinet solo begins 3m14s into the recording.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the lack of standard literature available for clarinet players, students auditioning on these instruments can only earn entry in Jazz Ensemble at the director’s discretion. Regardless of the outcome of this audition, ALL CLARINET PLAYERS are eligible for Jazz Ensemble 2 when it begins in the spring!

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