audition for the north gwinnett big band

The North Gwinnett Big Band is planning to keep the momentum rolling from what turned into a magical 2024-2025 season. Joining Jazz at North Gwinnett is truly something special, and the opportunities are endless!

audition for a open chair

Audition Procedures/Materials

Winds/Piano

1. Use backing track to play along with - Click HERE for backing tracks

2. WINDS ONLY - Play the Head from Black Orpheus– Page 49 of Real Book 6th Edition - Click HERE to access Lead Sheet

3. Play m.1-16 of etude/solo transcription for the appropriate instrument - Click HERE to access Etude/Solo transcription - Piano, play all 31 measures

Reference Recordings of Solo Transcriptions 

-A Section (m. 1-8)

              -Artist: Freddie Hubbard (Trumpet)

              -Chorus: 1st Chorus, A (1’48”)

              -Album: Wayning Moments (Wayne Shorter)

              -Recording Date: 1962

              -Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgzKnD1Gomg

-B Section (m. 9-16)

              -Artist: Dexter Gordon (Tenor Sax)

              -Chorus: 2nd Chorus, B (3’04”)

              -Album: Gettin’ Around

              -Recording Date: 1965

              -Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r45bfxfFZM

Video Submission Form: https://forms.gle/Vjyb5zQ7Lk7mqPqCA

FORM ABOVE MAY GIVE YOU ISSUES.. IF SO, send video on BandApp or email to Mr. Soloff

DUE SATURDAY, MAY 31ST BY 11:59PM. RESULTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BY JUNE 13th.

Questions? Please email Mr. Soloff at brandon.soloff@gcpsk12.org