Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:

1. Chromatic scale for the range of your instrument, up and down, with a tempo and articulation of your choice. 

2. Audition “Set C” at the indicated metronome markings. 

   1. Optional - lead trumpet, bass trombone and bari-sax record additional material from “Set C”. 

3. 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.

Saxophone Set C

Billie's Bounce (Eb lead sheet)

Trumpet Set C

Billie's Bounce (Bb lead sheet)

Trombone Set C

Billie's Bounce (Bass Clef lead sheet)

Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:

1. Audition “Set C” at the indicated metronome markings.  

2. 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.

Piano Set C

Guitar Set C

Billie's Bounce (C lead sheet)

Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:

1. Audition “Set C” at the indicated metronome markings.  

2. 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.

Bass Set C

Billie's Bounce (Bass Clef lead sheet)

Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:

1. Congas - Tumbao pattern (approx. 30 seconds) 

2. Congas - Pattern of your choice (approx. 30 seconds) 

3. 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.

Billie's Bounce (C lead sheet)

Include the following parts in your audition in the order listed:

1. Medium-tempo swing (quarter note = 120-140 BPM) 32 bars playing time 

2. Up-tempo swing (quarter note = 220+) 32 bars playing time followed by 32 bars of solo 

3. 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) 

4. Ballad w/brushes (quarter note = 70-80 BPM) 16 bars 

5. 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) 

6. 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)