Rehearsals:
Thursday, April 16th 5:30-8:30pm @ D'Evelyn High School
Friday, April 17th 8:00am-4:30pm @ D'Evelyn High School
Concert: Friday, April 17th 6:00pm @ D'Evelyn High School (tickets required)
10359 W Nassau Ave, Denver, CO 80235
Conductor: Corry Petersen, Timnath MHS
Please review the Jeffco Public Schools District Honor Music Ensembles Mission and Eligibility Statement BEFORE submitting an audition. Students must be enrolled in their instrumental music department at their school to audition for this group.
Audition Information:
Auditions for the Jazz Band should be video recorded and submitted virtually to the form below.
Video-recorded auditions are due on Tuesday, February 10th by 8 pm.
Audition results will be shared with band directors on Friday, February 20th.
Video recorded auditions are due by Tuesday, February 10th by 8 pm.
Each part of the audition may be recorded separately, but should be combined into a single Mp4 video file and named using the following format: LastName_FirstName_School_Instrument.mp4
It is not necessary for students to introduce themselves in the video.
For Billies Bounce, students should record themselves with a background accompaniment of their choice. Jamie Aebersold or other similar background tracks, iReal Pro, or live rhythm section are all acceptable, but they must be accompanied. (specific tempo is not required)
Unlike the All State Jazz auditions, Improvisation on "There Will Never Be Another You" is not a part of this audition and should not be included.
Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:
Chromatic scale for the range of your instrument, up and down, with a tempo and articulation of your choice.
Audition “Set C” at the indicated metronome markings.
Optional - lead trumpet, bass trombone and bari-sax record additional material from “Set C”.
Billie’s Bounce - Charlie Parker (Play the head twice, followed by 2-3 choruses of improvisation.)
Note: Unlike the All State Jazz auditions, Improvisation on "There Will Never Be Another You" is not included in this audition.
Billie's Bounce (Eb lead sheet)
Billie's Bounce (Bb lead sheet)
Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:
Audition “Set C” at the indicated metronome markings.
Billie’s Bounce Charlie Parker (Play the head once followed by 1 chorus of comping and 1-2 choruses of improvisation.)
Note: Rhythm section players should eliminate their auditioning instrument for Play-along tracks. e.g. Piano players should channel out the recorded piano part from the recorded play along.
Note: Unlike the All State Jazz auditions, Improvisation on "There Will Never Be Another You" is not included in this audition.
Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:
Audition “Set C” at the indicated metronome markings.
Billie’s Bounce Charlie Parker (Play the head once followed by 1 chorus of walking and 1-2 choruses of improvisation.)
Note: Rhythm section players should eliminate their instrument when using play-along tracks.
Note: Unlike the All State Jazz auditions, Improvisation on "There Will Never Be Another You" is not included in this audition.
Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:
Congas - Tumbao pattern (approx. 30 seconds)
Congas - Pattern of your choice (approx. 30 seconds)
Vibraphone - Billie’s Bounce Charlie Parker (Play the head once followed by 1 chorus of comping and 1-2 choruses of improvisation.)
Note: Unlike the All State Jazz auditions, Improvisation on "There Will Never Be Another You" is not included in this audition.
Vibes/Percussion Note: A vibes/percussion player will be used in the Jeffco Honor Jazz Band with the following conditions: 1. Vibraphone and percussion parts are available in the set of charts performed by the Jeffco Honor Jazz Band, and 2. A proficient player on vibraphone and percussion is determined through the audition process.
Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:
Medium-tempo swing (quarter note = 120-140 BPM) 32 bars playing time
Up-tempo swing (quarter note = 220+) 32 bars playing time followed by 32 bars of solo
3/4 swing (quarter note = 150-180) 32 bars AABA form (play time for 16 bars, solo for 8 bars, play time for 8 bars)
Ballad w/brushes (quarter note = 70-80 BPM) 16 bars
Afro-Cuban or Brazilian style of your choice 32 bars AABA form (play time for 16 bars, solo for 8 bars, play time for 8 bars)
Funk or hip-hop style of your choice 32 bars AABA form (play time for 16 bars, solo for 8 bars, play time for 8 bars)