JAZZ VOCAL AUDITION INFORMATION
Here you can find information relating to the following:
Audition requirements for singing with Junior and/or Senior Jazz in performance.
Audition requirements for singing with Junior and/or Senior Jazz in performance.
Multiple vocal auditions are held each year for students to have the opportunity to sing with the Junior or Senior Jazz Bands. The best way to stay informed about song selection and audition dates is to check this website on a regular basis. Auditions will be announced at school but inevitably some may not receive the word so check back here.
Each year, there are several rounds of vocal auditions for a particular concert or series of concerts. The first round is where the student sings the audition song a cappella or with piano only. The second and/or third round is live with the full big band. These additions tend to be rather competitive with many qualified applicants so please be thoroughly prepared. Auditions are video taped and all decisions are final!!
Vocal Auditions for Senior Jazz 2019-20
If you are interested in singing with Senior Jazz this Spring, learn the songs below in their respective keys. Our Spring concert is Friday, March 6th, 7:00pm in the Little Flower Theater. PRELIMINARY ROUND AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD WITH MR. BLANCQ the week of Feb. 3rd, 2020. See Mr. B to arrange a time. FINAL ROUND AUDITIONS WITH THE BAND WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF FEB. 10TH! Good luck everyone!
Spring 2020 Vocals w/Senior Jazz
1) COMES LOVE - Bb minor
Carmen McRae w/Ernie Wilkins Orch - Something To Swing About, Decca Records
2) IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU - D Major
Unknown arrangement (no recording) Quarter Note = 90 bpm
3) SLOW BOAT TO CHINA - Bb male vocal & F female vocal
Kay Kyser Orch - 1948
4) GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME - E, F, F# Major
Sinatra w/Count Basie - 1966
Carmen McRae w/Ernie Wilkins Orch - Something To Swing About, Decca Records
2) IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU - D Major
Unknown arrangement (no recording) Quarter Note = 90 bpm
3) SLOW BOAT TO CHINA - Bb male vocal & F female vocal
Kay Kyser Orch - 1948
4) GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME - E, F, F# Major
Sinatra w/Count Basie - 1966
2020 Reference Recording & PDF
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Slow Boat To China - vocal Bb/F |
Spring 2019 Vocals w/Senior Jazz
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Spring 2019 SJ Vocal PDFs
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Fall 2017 Vocal w/ Senior Jazz
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Spring 2018 Vocal w/ Senior Jazz
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Spring 2018 Vocal PDF Lead Sheets
Senior Jazz 2018 Songs |