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2024 Jazz Combo Day Application
Applicants for Jazz Combo Day must submit an audition including three pieces, not to exceed 12 minutes. The pieces must be contrasting styles and the applicant should demonstrate playing head and improvisation on each. Recorded or live rhythm section may be used by brass/wind players. Rhythm players must submit representative playing with other musicians, with the focus being on the applicant. Group auditions are accepted; however, each member/applicant must complete this form to be considered.
The deadline to submit auditions is March 6, 2024.
Questions denoted by an asterisk (
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Jazz Band Director Name
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Audition Materials
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Select Instrument
Bass – Jazz
Drums – Jazz
Guitar – Jazz
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Saxophone – Jazz Studies
Trombone – Jazz
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YouTube Link to Audition Video
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Questions?
Contact Austyn Menk at
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vmenk@niu.edu
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