University of Central Arkansas Jazz Ensembles
Fall 2021 Auditions
Open to all UCA students! Jazz Ensembles meet MFW at 12 PM.
Wednesday, August 18 from 9 AM – 12 PM.
No need to sign up, just show up ready to play. Early is appreciated!
Snow Fine Arts Recital Hall
Auditions will consist of a required portion and an optional portion.
Required Portion
Horns (Sax, Trumpet, Bones)
- Sightreading from a big band standard
Piano/Guitar/Vibes/Bass
- Sightreading from a big band standard (which will include comping and reading)
Drums
- Sightreading from a big band standard
- Perform 20-30 seconds each of the following styles:
– Slow soft “ballad” style, even 8th-notes (w/brushes if possible)
– Fast swing – and “trade 4’s with yourself”
– Latin (any style) – and “trade 4’s with yourself”
– Funk – and “trade 4’s with yourself”
– Rock – and “trade 4’s with yourself”
Optional Portion (but encouraged!)
- Improvisation on either Autumn Leaves (key of g minor) or C Jam Blues.
We will provide a backing track at the audition.
- Those wishing to audition for lead trumpet may play a brief excerpt demonstrating range.
- Saxophonists may play a brief excerpt on doubles as applicable (flute and/or clarinet/bass clarinet)
Results will be posted on the UCA Jazz Facebook and in various places in SFA.
Questions? Email Dr. Taylor at mtaylor32@uca.edu