ABOUT THE JASS AUDITION
The Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS) seeks musicians who share our vision to strive for jazz excellence, make jazz inclusive, to develop Singapore into a city of jazz.
The auditions will be held on 17 September 2022, 1:00pm - 4:00pm,
at Music Elements (150 Sims Drive, #02-00, Singapore 387381).
BIG BAND
For all big band instruments, including rhythm section:
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Sight Reading - to perform a sight reading of a big band chart with reasonable level of accuracy, after given time to read through.
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Perform an improvisation over blues form in the key of F, over 2 choruses: Now's the Time & Billie's Bounce. Alternatively, applicants may perform a transcription of a solo by a notable improvisor (e.g Charlie Parker).
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:
RHYTHM SECTION
Additional instructions for rhythm section auditions (i.e. piano, guitar, bass, drums):
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Demonstrate ability to accompany over rhythm changes in the key of Bb, over 2 choruses: Rhythm Changes.
VOCALISTS
Instructions for vocalists:
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Performance of a jazz vocal song of your choice. Please provide a backing track in electronic format (i.e. no CDs).
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Perform an improvisation over blues form in the key of F, over 2 choruses: Now's the Time & Billie's Bounce. Alternatively, applicants may perform a transcription of a solo by a notable improvisor (e.g Charlie Parker).