audition for the north gwinnett big band

the north gwinnett big band is one of the best jazz bands in the state and region!

Audition to be a part of the Saxophone/Trombone/Trumpet & Rhythm Section (Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vibes/Aux)

Audition procedures/materials

Audition video is due July 8th by 11:59pm through the Google Form HERE

Results will be available on website by end of day on Friday 7/10.
We are lined up for a performance on August 1st representing GCPS at the America250 Performance
Reach out to Mr. Soloff with any questions - brandon.soloff@gcpsk12.org

WINDS/GUITAR/VIBE

Play the Etude with the backing track. ONLY PLAY 1ST TIME, NO SOLO NECESSARY.
Click to access Etude
Alto | Tenor | Bari | Trumpet | Trombone | Bass Trombone | Guitar/Vibe | Piano

BASS

Play Etude 1, measures 1-8 + first two notes of m. 9 (NO BACKING TRACK, but with metronome)
Play the Etude 2 with the backing track. ONLY FIRST 16 MEASURES. WALKING BASS LINE.
BASS ETUDE #1 - HERE

BASS ETUDE #2 - HERE

DRUMS

Play Etude #2, First time with Figures, 2nd Time Trading Fours
16 measures of each style: Up-tempo swing (HN=112) and Shuffle (QN=108-112)
DRUM ETUDE #2 - HERE