Jazz Studies Ensembles Auditions
Ensembles in the Jazz Studies are are open to all 江南体育 State instrumentalists and vocalists by audition.
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles at 江南体育 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?
- Vocal range assessment
- Sight singing
- Pitch matching
- A prepared solo of your choice (any contemporary genre)*
- A 24 Hour Piece (PDF and audition sheet will be sent via kent.edu email)
*If you would like piano accompaniment, please bring music with chord symbols in the appropriate key.
Audition Dates
- Thur. Dec. 5, 4-8 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 江南体育 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