Auditions for the MHS Jazz Ensemble will be held on Monday, October 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 and Tuesday, October 24th from 2:30 to 4:30.
To schedule an audition time please email Ms. Szakal at eszakal@manasquan.k12.nj.us or see her in person.
Auditions are open to all students enrolled in the band class at MHS and to any sending district band student.
Winds and Brass Requirements:
1) audition etude from rehearsal A to rehearsal C
2) scales
– Alto/Bari Sax – A blues, D Blues, D dorian, G dorian
– Tenor – D blues, C blues, G dorian, D dorian
– Trumpet – G blues, D blues, C dorian, G dorian
– Trombone – F blues, C blues, Bb dorian, F dorian
Rhythm Section:
Drum set – 1) Etude beginning to rehearsal G 2) “Allshore Drum Grooves” page – swing, bossa, funk, shuffle
Bass – 1) Etude beginning to E 2) F blues scale, Bb blues scale, C dorian, F dorian (use trombone scale page)
Piano – Etude beginning to E
Guitar – Etude beginning to E
Etude Links
Alto/Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet Trombone Drum Set Bass Guitar Piano
Scale Links (groove link for drumset)