Jazz Auditions — Autumn 2025

Audition Overview

Auditions are required for participation in any big band or combo and for applied instruction. Music majors and non-majors are welcome to join!

Auditions are held during the first week of autumn semester. Follow the 3-step Audition Process below.

The Gospel Choir and Show Band will hold their auditions separately from Jazz. 

Visit Commercial Music Ensembles. 

Finally, be sure to read "After the Auditions" instructions at the end of this page.
 

Audition Process — this process will open in early July

The Audition Registration Form and SignUpGenius form to schedule your audition time are currently closed. They will open in July. 

All instrumentalists (brass, saxes/woodwinds, rhythm players) will be asked to:

1. Prepare excerpts for their instrument(s).
2. Sight read jazz charts, and
3. Play short improvisations at their audition. 

All steps required. 

STEP 1: Schedule your audition time via SignUpGenius (required). Use the link for your instrument. Auditions are held during the first week of classes. 

• Woodwinds
• Bass
• Drum Set
• Guitar and Piano
  • If you elect to record an audition video, upload to YouTube and send an unlisted link to Dave Powers (piano) or Kevin Turner (guitar).
• Trumpet and Trombone 

STEP 2: Prior to your audition day — complete the Jazz Audition Registration Form (required). 

 Jazz Audition Registration Form (currently closed)

STEP 3: Prepare the audition requirements and excerpts for your instrument. 

Excerpts and audition requirements will be posted here in July. 

Questions?  Email the faculty member noted in the instructions for your instrument.

Ensemble Class Times

Jazz Ensemble — Tue./Thu. 1:50–3:55 p.m

Jazz Lab Band — Tue./Thu. 1:50–3:55 p.m.

Jazz Workshop Band — Mon./Wed. 1:50–3:55 p.m.

Jazz Combos — Class times are listed on the Audition Registration Form

The Gospel Choir and Show Band will hold their auditions separately from Jazz. Visit Commercial Music Ensembles.