Auditions for the MHS Jazz Ensemble will be held the week of 10/3-10/7. Auditions are open to all students enrolled in the band class at MHS and to any sending district band student. To schedule an audition time please email Mr. Wiemken at rwiemken@manasquan.k12.nj.us or see him in person.
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)