1. Diatonic Major Scales (90 second time limit):

All major diatonic scales should be memorized. Students will be asked to play FIVE chromatically adjacent scales in their audition. If a scale is played incorrectly, it may be attempted at the end of the sequence, if there is time remaining in the 90 second time limit. If there is time left, the judge will announce those scales for which full credit has not been given.

All Saxophones:
2 Octaves Bb, B, C, C#, D, Eb, E, F
1 Octave F#, G, Ab, A

Trumpet:
2 Octaves F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B, C
1 Octave C#, D, Eb, E, F

Trombone:
2 Octaves E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb
1 Octave B, C, C#, D, Eb
(Bass Trombone should play from lowest note possible -- at least pedal G and up)

Guitar, Piano and Bass:
2 Octaves Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B, C, C#, D

2. Chromatic Scale: Each student should play an open-ended chromatic scale (ascending and descending) to show their full playing range. Rhythm is at the discretion of the student, but should be consistent throughout. The Senior All-State chromatic ranges would be the minimum for the winds. Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Vibes should play the full range of their instrument.

3. Prepared Etude: All etudes are selected from the "Jazz Conception" books by Jim Snidero, published by Advance Music. Books come with demo CDs (for study purposes only), and are available for: Alto/Bari Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Tenor Trombone, Bass Trombone, Piano, Guitar, Bass, and Drums. At the audition, the etudes must be performed without accompaniment at the listed tempo.

Etudes for the 2007 All-State Jazz Ensemble Auditions:

• All Saxes: Tunisia, pg. 40-41, track 20. Play all.
• Trumpet: IND Line, pg. 24, track 12. Play ms. 1-37. (Potential lead players play 8va from ms. 26-37)
• Trombone: Proxy, pg. 20, track 10. Play ms. 32 to the end (8va is optional)..
• Guitar: Proxy, pg. 20, track 10. Play from the beginning through ms. 31.
• Piano: (Use the Solo Etudes, not the Piano Comping book) Proxy, pg. 27 & 28, track 8. Play from the beginning through ms. 31.
• Bass: (Use the Solo Etudes, not the Bass Lines book) Proxy, pg. 20, track 10. Play from the beginning through ms. 31.
• Drums: Tunisia, pg. 62, track 18. Play all.
• Vibes: same as guitar (using the guitar book)

4. Sightreading: Students will sightread in two contrasting styles. One style will be swing and the other will be chosen from ballad, Latin, or rock. Drum set players have a different procedure. Please review the SCBDA Handbook for details.

5. Improvisation: Students will show their improvisational skills by playing along with a CD…Track #8 of "Blues in F" of the Jamey Aebersold Play-A-Long CD-Volume One--"How to Improvise." This can be ordered from any music dealer or directly from Jamey Aebersold at 1-800-456-1388, or online at www.jazzbooks.com.

*All Band Directors should consult the SCBDA Handbook for further details about any facet of the All-State Jazz Auditions or State Jazz Festival registration and participation requirements.