Bachelor of Music Performance and Bachelor of Arts with Concentrations in Jazz Requirements
Audition Requirements for Admission
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
I Scales – All 12 keys either one octave or full range
- Major
- Dominant
- Minor (Dorian preferred)
- Blues scales (Not for bass)
II Chords/Arpeggios
- Major 7th
- Minor 7th
III Play the following - All suggested 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
- Or comparable tunes
• Optional – A jazz transcription if possible by a master performer on your instrument
PIANO
I Demonstrate One Hand voicings in the following format:
- Left Hand plays roots/Right Hand plays guide tone voicings (thirds and sevenths) through a chord progression of your choice with good voice leading
- Optional – either hand plays three or four note rootless voicings with good voicing leading through a different chord progression
GUITAR
I Chord Voicings
- Two voicings for all root position seventh chords
(one voicing from sixth string and another off or fifth string). These chords include Major 7, Dominant 9/Dominant 13, Minor 7, Minor 7b5, Diminished 7, and Altered Dominant with #9, b9 and #5
BASS
I Create a bass line at sight from a set of chord changes to an unfamiliar standard at medium tempo.
- 2 beat
- Walking
- Latin
DRUM SET
I Demonstrate the following styles in either 32 or 12 bar form
- Swing
- Bossa Nova
- Rock (any style)
- Afro-Cuban
II Be able to play time in either 32 or 12 bar form
- 4/4
- 3/4
- 6/8
III Demonstrate the ability to play with brushes
IV Trade
- 8's over a 32 bar tune
- 4's over a 12 bar blues