Auditions for the MHS Jazz Ensemble will be held on Monday, October 26th from 2:30 to 4:40.

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. 

Woodwinds and Brass Requirements:

1) scales
– Alto/Bari Sax – A blues, D Blues, D Dorian, G Dorian
– Tenor – D blues, C blues, G Dorian, C Dorian
– Trumpet – D blues, G blues, G Dorian, C Dorian
– Trombone – C blues, F blues, F Dorian, Bb Dorian

2) audition solo

alto sax       second page, measure 9 to the end

tenor sax      second page, measure 9 to the end

baritone sax    CHORUS 1

trumpet      CHORUS 1

trombone    CHORUS 1

 

Rhythm Section:
Drum set – “All Shore Jazz Audition Drum Set Grooves” – follow directions on the page (including soloing)

Guitar – “All Shore Jazz Guitar Auditions” – follow directions on the page (including soloing)

Bass – “All Shore Jazz Bass Auditions” – follow directions on the page (including soloing)

Piano – Solo – measures 1-36 (stop before the key change)

 

Solo Links

Alto Sax                Tenor Sax                Bari Sax               Trumpet                 Trombone         

Piano                  Guitar                          Bass                     Drum Set   

Scale Links

Alto/Bari Sax                Tenor Sax                Trumpet                Trombone