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Three easy steps below!! All OU students are highly encouraged to audition regardless of your major!! If you played in a jazz ensemble previously, you are still asked to audition. Each ensemble is a class (MUS 2550/5550) that earns you 1.0 hrs.
STEP 1:
Everyone except drummers should prepare the Level 1 tune. Also learn the Level 2 tune if you wish to be considered for higher placement. Read the instructions at the top of both tunes and be sure to choose the correct key for your instrument! It's OK if you don't have much improvisation experience, but we'd love to hear you give it a try if you are new to it. If you have any trouble accessing the backing tracks on your device, try changing devices. You will probably also be asked to sightread some provided big band charts at your audition.
Drumset auditions will occur at a time TBD during the 1st week of classes in the Glidden Hall 6th floor percussion studio. Contact Professor Braun at braunr@ohio.edu to communicate your interest in playing drums in a group, AND please also fill out the audition form below.
STEP 2:
Fill out this audition form. Have your weekly schedule handy so that you can indicate your availability. Please choose a time carefully because it's a drag to go back in and reset the form. Here are the weekly rehearsal times:
Jazz Ensemble I and Jazz Ensemble II (big bands) meet Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30-1:50PM.
Jazz Combos: John Horne's combo meets Thursday evenings, 7-9pm. Additional combos will meet at an arranged time that works for all members.
STEP 3:
Everyone except drummers: Arrive at room 576 of Glidden Hall (Dr. James's studio) at your chosen audition time to play your audition. Please be early, warmed up, with your instrument ready. There will be amps available for guitar/bass.
Drummers follow the instructions under Step 1.
We will email everyone the results. If you're placed into an ensemble, enroll in the appropriate course and section.
Questions? Contact Matt James, jamesm1@ohio.edu Sean Parsons parsons1@ohio.edu John Horne hornej@ohio.edu or Roger Braun braunr@ohio.edu.
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