2012 Jazz Ensemble Audition Information
Download the first file for the basic audition information. The next four files are of the prepared piece in Concert Pitch, Bb, Eb and Bass Clef.
If you have any further questions or are unable to upload these files please feel free to contact me: Richard_Labedz@newton.k12.ma.us
If you have any further questions or are unable to upload these files please feel free to contact me: Richard_Labedz@newton.k12.ma.us
| 2012_nnhs_jazz_ensemble_auditions.pdf |
| yardbird_suite.pdf |
| yardbird_suite_bb.pdf |
| yardbird_suite_eb.pdf |
| yardbird_suite_bass_clef.pdf |
Reference Audio:
The first recording is of the original Charlie Parker version of Yardbird Suite. The second is a play along version to use during practice. Playing along with the play along in the audition is optional, but recommended if possible.
| yardbird_suite_original.m4a |
| yardbird_suite_play_along.m4a |
Jazz Ensembles
Directed by Richard Labedz
Rehearsal Schedule for 2011/2012 Jazz Groups:
Jazz Ensemble I meets Monday Evening 7:30 - 9:00 in room 164.
Jazz Ensemble II TBD
Jazz Combo TBD
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"Essential Links" - NNHS Jazz Program students should be familiar with these websites as they provide us with valuable tools and resources for learning jazz.
Check out the links below:
Berklee College of Music - High School Jazz Festival
The 2012 Charles Mingus High School Competition & Festival
Jazz at Lincoln Center - 2011 - 2012 Essentially Ellington Competition
The Jazz Education Network
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Dress Code
Formal Concert Dress Code
ALL WOMEN
Shoes: any black dress shoe is allowed, but please be sure that it is a dress shoe and not just a sandal, boot, etc.
Bottoms: a long skirt or pair of dress pants is required. No skirt should be above the knee. This is necessary considering that we all sit on a stage that is above the audience, and also it is professional looking.
Tops: a nice, three-quarter sleeve or long sleeve black top is appropriate.
ALL MEN
Please wear black suits with black socks and black dress shoes. Wear a long sleeve dress shirt with long tie.
Casual Dress Code for ALL
Shoes: any black dress shoe is allowed, but please be sure that it is a dress shoe and not just a sandal, boot, etc.
Bottoms: a long skirt or pair of dress pants is required. No skirt should be above the knee. This is necessary considering that we all sit on a stage that is above the audience, and also it is professional looking.
Tops: Official Jazz Ensemble T-Shirt.
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Registration Information
811 Jazz Ensemble no level 9-10-11-12 full year 1 period 1.25 credits
(All Students interested in ANY of the Jazz groups should register for 811 Jazz Ensemble.)Requirements: Wind and Percussion players must be members of either the Wind Ensemble or the Symphonic Band in order to be eligible for these Ensembles.
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Ensemble Descriptions
Jazz Ensemble is a select group that features the performance of traditional and contemporary big band music. Jazz Ensemble uses a specific instrumentation of 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophones (2 alto, 2 tenor, and bari), piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Membership is by audition and the permission of the instructor.
Jazz Workshop is open to all instrumentalists who wish to learn about and perform various styles of jazz, latin, fusion and rock music. The Jazz Workshop serves to introduce students to the vocabulary of these various styles as well as develop ability in improvisation. Rhythm section players are required to have some reading ability. All members of this group are required to perform at all concerts given by this group.
Jazz Combo is a small jazz group which focuses on standard jazz tunes and the art of improvisation. Jazz Combo is for select students who are seeking advanced study of Jazz improvisation. Enrollment is limited and by audition only.
Formal Concert Dress Code
ALL WOMEN
Shoes: any black dress shoe is allowed, but please be sure that it is a dress shoe and not just a sandal, boot, etc.
Bottoms: a long skirt or pair of dress pants is required. No skirt should be above the knee. This is necessary considering that we all sit on a stage that is above the audience, and also it is professional looking.
Tops: a nice, three-quarter sleeve or long sleeve black top is appropriate.
ALL MEN
Please wear black suits with black socks and black dress shoes. Wear a long sleeve dress shirt with long tie.
Casual Dress Code for ALL
Shoes: any black dress shoe is allowed, but please be sure that it is a dress shoe and not just a sandal, boot, etc.
Bottoms: a long skirt or pair of dress pants is required. No skirt should be above the knee. This is necessary considering that we all sit on a stage that is above the audience, and also it is professional looking.
Tops: Official Jazz Ensemble T-Shirt.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Registration Information
811 Jazz Ensemble no level 9-10-11-12 full year 1 period 1.25 credits
(All Students interested in ANY of the Jazz groups should register for 811 Jazz Ensemble.)Requirements: Wind and Percussion players must be members of either the Wind Ensemble or the Symphonic Band in order to be eligible for these Ensembles.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Ensemble Descriptions
Jazz Ensemble is a select group that features the performance of traditional and contemporary big band music. Jazz Ensemble uses a specific instrumentation of 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 5 saxophones (2 alto, 2 tenor, and bari), piano, guitar, bass, and drums. Membership is by audition and the permission of the instructor.
Jazz Workshop is open to all instrumentalists who wish to learn about and perform various styles of jazz, latin, fusion and rock music. The Jazz Workshop serves to introduce students to the vocabulary of these various styles as well as develop ability in improvisation. Rhythm section players are required to have some reading ability. All members of this group are required to perform at all concerts given by this group.
Jazz Combo is a small jazz group which focuses on standard jazz tunes and the art of improvisation. Jazz Combo is for select students who are seeking advanced study of Jazz improvisation. Enrollment is limited and by audition only.
