Jazz Studies Ensembles Auditions
Ensembles in the Jazz Studies are are open to all Kent State instrumentalists and vocalists by audition.
Instrumental Jazz Ensembles at Kent State
- Jazz Orchestra
- Jazz Workshop Ensembles
- Jazz Combos
Audition Location
- In-person location: E109 (Bobby's Office)
Audition Requirements
- Download your audition music (must be logged in using your Kent credentials).
- To prepare, listen to the piece on YouTube.
- From Bobby: "This version of Thad Jones' "Back Bone" is a live version and will not line up with what is on the page measure-wise. Listen for the melody in the saxes after the solos. That will be letter C. We will play through major scales, and I may choose a piece for sight-reading. If there are any questions, please let me know."
Audition Sign-ups
- Audition sign-ups will be posted when they become available.
Questions or Need More Info?
Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu
What's the Audition Like?
- Warm-ups to assess your vocal range.
- Pitch matching exercises.
- Sight-singing exercises.
- A prepared solo of your choice (either a capella or accompanied), preferably a jazz standard.
- A musical excerpt that should be picked up 24 hours prior to the scheduled audition time.
- You should learn the voice part they believe best suits your voice
- Sheet music may be used during the audition.
- You will receive instructions after you sign up for your audition.
Audition Dates
- Audition dates will be posted as they become available.
- Auditions will be held in room E-111, Center for Performing Arts
Audition Sign-up
Audition sign-ups will be posted as they become available.
Solo jazz vocalists can audition to join several Ensembles Kent 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