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    The document provides information about the 2015-2016 jazz band audition for trombone players. It outlines a two part individual audition that involves performing jazz audition scales and excerpts at target tempos, with an emphasis on phrasing and dynamics. It also notes a third group audition part that involves sight reading tunes with other auditioning musicians. Students are encouraged to ask the director questions before the audition.

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    The document provides information about the 2015-2016 jazz band audition for trombone players. It outlines a two part individual audition that involves performing jazz audition scales and excerpts at target tempos, with an emphasis on phrasing and dynamics. It also notes a third group audition part that involves sight reading tunes with other auditioning musicians. Students are encouraged to ask the director questions before the audition.

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    2015-2016 Jazz Band Audition Etudes

    Trombone
    Part 1 Individual Performance
    Schedule a time with Mr. Fairweather like you would a lesson. Going to both parts of this audition will give
    you credit for 1 lesson. Perform the Jazz Audition Scales along with these pieces of music. Tempos indicated
    are target tempos; if you’re a little short that’s okay. Phrasing and line (dynamic) shaping or shading is
    encouraged. Please ask the director questions before the audition so you can play better at your audition.
    Part 1 Jazz Audition Scales

    Part 2 Musical Excerpts

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    Straight Eighth Note Style
    Medium Rock quarter note= 110

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    Funky rock quarter note =88

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    Swing Style
    Choose either the Lower Pitch Option or… Quarter note = 138
    Higher Pitch Option Quarter note = 138

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    Swing Style
    Choose either the Lower Pitch Option or… Quarter note = 152
    Higher Pitch Option Quarter note = 152

    Melody in a swing style; Quarter note= 130-150

    Part 3 Group Audition Please come to the group part of this audition. Be ready to sight-read tunes in a group
    setting.

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