Auditions
Audition Requirements:
Auditions will be held at New Music School at 900 N. Michigan Ave. 6th Floor on Saturday, August 3 and Sunday August 4. The dates and times of your audition will be sent out the last week of July.
Audition Repertoire (music linked in titles):
Sandu (medium) - Key of Eb
Body and Soul (ballad) - Key of Db
Just In Time (medium up-tempo) - Key of C
*All keys are concert pitch—please transpose into the key appropriate for your instrument.*
Please prepare the head of each of these pieces and be prepared to solo over the changes. Additionally, there will be some sight-reading in the audition.
Saxophonists, please bring any and all doubles you are able to play to your audition.
Vocalists, be prepared to solo over changes as well.
Drummers, be prepared to play outline the melody with the soloist for Sandu and Just In Time. Also prepare the accompaniment for Body and Soul. You do not need to bring your own set to your audition, but please bring your own sticks, brushes, etc.
Bassists, you do not need to bring your own amp to your audition. Please prepare the melody line to Body and Soul and the accompaniment for Sandu and Just In Time.