Tuition is provided by the Dakota Foundation for Jazz Education
Ages 13–18
Instructor: Adam Linz
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Selection for this jazz combo is based entirely on audition.
Auditions will be held Saturday, September 11th, 2010 from noon till 4 PM.
There is no sign-up for audition times. Please arrive early to assure an audition opportunity. Auditions will be at MacPhail Center For Music in room 607. Instrumentation is flexible, but advanced musicians playing standard jazz instruments are encouraged to audition. Sorry, there will be no vocal positions open again this year.
Each student, including drummers, must prepare TWO jazz selections to be performed with a professional rhythm section. Most likely, due to time constraints, only a portion of each song will be performed (ie head and a chorus or two ).
You must bring the following form to your audition completely filled out!
Download 2010 Dakota Combo Student Information PDF
One tune must be selected from the list below:
Whisper Not
Yesterdays
Confirmation
Cheryl
All Of You
What Is This Thing Called Love
The other tune is of the students choice and should contrast in style of the first selection.
Be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of jazz scales and chords. You may be asked to play some scales along with your prepared tunes and improvisation.
Drummers – Be prepared to demonstrate knowledge of different jazz styles and grooves. You will be asked to perform some of these styles.
There will be a full ‘back line’ at the audition, this includes a drumset, piano, and guitar and bass amps.
For more information please contact Adam Linz directly at email.
