Jazz Studies Ensembles Auditions
Ensembles in the Jazz Studies are are open to all 麻豆影院 State instrumentalists and vocalists by audition.
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles at 麻豆影院 State
- Jazz Orchestra
- Jazz Workshop Ensembles
- Jazz Combos
Audition Location
- In-person location: E109 (Bobby's Office)
Audition Requirements
- Please take the part that corresponds to what you want to play.
Audition Sign-ups
- Auditions will be held August 21 and 22, 2024.
Questions or Need More Info?
Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu
What's the Audition Like?
- Warm-ups to assess your vocal range.
- Pitch matching exercises.
- Sight-singing exercises.
- A prepared solo of your choice (either a capella or accompanied), preferably a jazz standard.
- A musical excerpt that should be picked up 24 hours prior to the scheduled audition time.
- You should learn the voice part they believe best suits your voice
- Sheet music may be used during the audition.
- You will receive instructions after you sign up for your audition.
Audition Dates
- Friday, August 16 from 4-7p.m., and Saturday, August 17 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
- Nova Jazz Singers Auditions will be held in room D106, Center for Performing Arts.
- If you have a conflict with all available audition times for Nova Jazz Singers, then please contact Sam Al-Hadid (salhadid@kent.edu).
Audition Sign-up
Solo jazz vocalists can audition to join several Ensembles 麻豆影院 State
- Jazz Orchestra
- Jazz Workshop Ensembles
- Jazz Combos
Audition Dates
- Audition dates will be posted as they become available.
Audition Requirements
- Song of your choice from the Great American Songbook.
Audition Sign-ups
- Audition sign-ups will be posted as they become available.
Questions or Need More Info?
Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu