Auditions • Ensemble
Descriptions • Syllabi
Audition Materials - Please make sure you download the correct file for your instrument and the ensemble that you wish to audition for.
Jazz Ensemble (PMUS 2000 section 004) audition pdfs:
Guitar Ensemble (PMUS 2000 section 009) audition pdfs:
Ensemble Descriptions
Jazz Ensemble
Instrumental jazz ensemble. Be-bop, swing, funk, & fusion. Open to advanced level
horns, guitar, piano, bass, drums & percussion. Students should plan to commit for 1
year, unless scheduled to graduate in December. Auditions are in the Fall. Audition
material available by contacting Ensemble Director 1 month prior to first day of classes.
Trumpet, sax, trombone, guitar, bass, drums/percussion, piano. No vocalists. As an advanced ensemble, completion of PMUS 2200 Advanced Sight Reading & Improv highly recommended.
Here are two audio samples of the Jazz ensemble: JAZZ example FUNK example
Guitar Ensemble (Jazz, Fusion and Funk)
Signature Ensemble. Very Advanced. Jazz guitar group, playing be-bop & fusion.
Students should plan to commit for 1 year/2 semesters, unless scheduled to graduate in
December. Auditions occur Fall semester. Audition material available by contacting
Ensemble Director 1 month prior to first day of classes.
4 guitars; 1 bass (upright or electric); 1 drums/percussion. No vocalists, or horns.
Possibility of piano.
As an advanced ensemble, completion of PMUS 3300 Advanced Sight Reading &
Improv highly recommended. Students should have passed their Sophomore Proficiency.
Here is an audio sample of the Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Syllabi
Please Note: These are not the final drafts of the syllabi. They are posted here to give you an idea of the course expectations and requirements. The final drafts will be given to you at the audition.
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