AUDITION CRITERIA:

PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, VIBES

Please submit a video with selections presented in the following order:

1. Perform Charlie Parker’s “Billie’s Bounce” at a medium up-tempo. Live or recorded accompaniment may be used. For improvisation (optional) please play three choruses using standard or alternate chord changes. In addition to above, bass players should walk for four choruses.

2. Perform an unaccompanied solo transcription or jazz etude that demonstrates jazz (legato) phrasing and articulation. Approximately 1 minute in length.

3. To demonstrate lyrical playing, perform one chorus of a Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn ballad with accompaniment (ex: “In a Sentimental Mood,” “Prelude to a Kiss,” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Chelsea Bridge”).

4. Improvisation (optional): Solo for three choruses on a tune from the classic jazz repertoire (ex: “Cherokee,” “Confirmation,” “Stella by Starlight,” “Airegin,” “Moment’s Notice,” “Giant Steps,” etc.)

5. Guitar players should include an excerpt demonstrating comping to a swing tune in the style of Freddie Green.

6. Bass players (optional): include an excerpt of you playing in a big band rehearsal or performance.