Jazz Studies Undergraduate Audition Requirements
MAJOR INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENT
All scale and chord possibilities can be found in any Aebersold volume, Aebersold Summer Jazz Workshop handout or contact for material.
A jazz experience at UofL is geared toward achieving a greater proficiency in ensemble playing. Your primary performing opportunities will be in jazz ensemble and combo. Solo performance is a desirable goal and may also be studied.
ALL INSTRUMENTS except DRUMS where noted
Scales – All 12 keys in at least two octaves
• Major
• Dominant
• Minor (Dorian preferred)
• Blues scales (Not for bass)
Chords/Arpeggios
• Major
• Minor
Play the following - All selections can be found on Aebersold Volume 54 – “Maiden Voyage”
• Blues in either Bb or F
• A tune of your choice – melody and improvisation (Good choices include: Autumn Leaves, Summertime, Maiden Voyage, Satin Doll)
• A jazz transcription if possible by a master performer on your instrument
• Optional – A classical selection of your choice, length not important
Sight-reading
• Melody and improvise basic chord progression
PIANO
One Hand voicings
• Right hand guide tones/Left hand root
• Three and/or four notes rootless voicings (guides and one or two color tones) in either Right or Left hand
Sight reading
• Basic chord progression - Right hand voicings/Left hand root
• Melody and improvisation with or without voicings
GUITAR
Two voicings for all root position seventh chords (one voicing from sixth string and another off or fifth string)
Sight reading
• Melody and improvise basic chord progression
• Comp through progression
BASS
Sight reading
Basic chord progression
• 2 beat
• Walking
• Latin
DRUM SET
Demonstrate the following styles in either 32 or 12 bar form
• Swing
• Bossa Nova
• Rock (any style)
• Afro-Cuban
Be able to play time in either 32 or 12 bar form
• 4/4
• 3/4
• 6/8
Demonstrate the ability to play with brushes
Trade
• 8's over a 32 bar tune
• 4's over a 12 bar blues
