Jazz Band
Rehearsal Schedule:
7:30-8:10 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday morning
Students need to be in the band room at 7:25 so rehearsals can start on time!
Auditions:
Auditions for jazz band take place at the end of August, and rehearsals begin in the middle of September.
Audition Excerpts:
Carefully read through the Audition Requirements, and then click on one of the links below to access the excerpts for your instrument.
Practice Tracks:
Click here to open a Google Slide presentation that includes practice tracks to help you prepare for your audition.
Recommended Listening:
Listening to great jazz musicians is an important part of learning how to play the music well. Below is a list of some famous jazz artists. You can find their music by going to a store, or using software like iTunes and Spotify. If your favorite performer is missing, please let Mr. Rubin know so they can be added to the list!
Eric Dolphy (flute)
Benny Goodman (clarinet)
John Coltrane (saxophone)
Charlie Parker (saxophone)
Sonny Rollins (saxophone)
Louis Armstrong (trumpet)
Miles Davis (trumpet)
Freddie Hubbard (trumpet)
Freddie Green (guitar)
Duke Ellington (piano)
Herbie Hancock (piano)
Charlies Mingus (bass)
Jaco Pastorius (bass)
Buddie Rich (drums)
Art Blakely (drums)
Links to Lists of Recordings:
Top 25 Jazz Albums of all time by thejazzresource.com