North gwinnett jazz ii (25-26)
ensemble Offerings
Joining Jazz at North Gwinnett is truly something special, where the opportunities are unmatched! Jazz II is going to continue to excel this year!
Audition to be a part of the Saxophone/Trombone/Trumpet & Rhythm Section (Piano/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Vibes/Vocal)
Jazz II Meets on Monday’s from 4:30-6:00PM and will have an altering sectional schedule on Wednesday’s from 2:30-3:45PM with guest clinicians.
Audition Requirements
Audition video is due November 12th by 11:59pm through the Google Form HERE
Results will be available on website by 7:00pm on Sunday 11/16.
First rehearsal will start on Monday 11/17.
Jazz II Fee of $200 is due by November 21st. It will be invoiced and added on BoosterHub.
Saxophone/Trumpet/Trombone
Perform Chromatic Scale showcasing your full range
Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece:
Reference recordings:
Groovin’ Hard: https://youtu.be/bbVVV6lO27w?si=111O78avdrIYMbq4 (Not same arrangement or key, but use for STYLE/ARTICULATION REFERENCES)
Vocal
Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: Silver Bells and I’ll Be Seeing You
Reference Recording:
I’ll Be Seeing You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jCBNeGvm_s
Silver Bells: https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/media-player.jsp?&type=audio&productID=10908986
1 Free Choice Selection, something that will showcase YOU the best.
Guitar
Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE
Reference Recording:
Groovin’ Hard: https://youtu.be/bbVVV6lO27w?si=111O78avdrIYMbq4 (Not same arrangement or key, but use for STYLE/ARTICULATION REFERENCES)
1 Free Choice Selection, something that will showcase YOU the best. Can be rock/funk etc.
Bass
Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE
Reference Recording:
Groovin’ Hard: https://youtu.be/bbVVV6lO27w?si=111O78avdrIYMbq4 (Not same arrangement or key, but use for STYLE/ARTICULATION REFERENCES)
1 Free Choice, something that will showcase YOU the best. Can be on Upright or Electric. Should try to be swing or funk etc.
Piano
Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE
Reference Recording:
1 Free Choice, something that will showcase YOU the best.
drums
Perform [Bracketed] Excerpt from piece: HERE
Reference Recording:
Groovin’ Hard: https://youtu.be/bbVVV6lO27w?si=111O78avdrIYMbq4 (Not same arrangement or key, but use for STYLE/ARTICULATION REFERENCES)
Record you playing the following grooves:
16 Measures of Medium or Ballad w/brushes = Medium - QN = 132 or Ballad - QN = 60
16 Measures of Bossa Nova at QN = 132
16 Measures of Up-Tempo Swing w/Sticks at Half Note = 112