Butler School of Music - The University of Texas at Austin

Jazz Studies Audition Information

Jazz Drumset (MM & DMA)

l  Live auditions:

ü  Prepare two to three contrasting selections from the jazz repertoire in a variety of rhythmic styles that best domonstrate time-keeping, comping and improvisation ability. Piano and bass accompaniment will be provided.

ü  Sight-reading of a typical jazz ensemble drum part.

ü  Demonstrate jazz abilities on vibes or piano if background allows.

l  Recorded auditions:

ü  Prepare a minimum of three and maximum of five contrasting selections from the jazz repertoire that best demonstrate performance ability.

ü  Editing of recordings to focus on the applicant's skills is preferred.

Jazz Piano, Guitar & Bass (MM & DMA)

      ▶Live auditions:

ü  Prepare two to three contrasting selections from the jazz repertoire that best demonstrate improvisational ability. Bass line or comping accompaniment will be provided as appropriate.

ü  Sight-reading of chord changes and melodies that demonstrate comping or walking style

ü  Ear training: Improvise a melody against a jazz harmony

      ▶Recorded auditions:

ü  Prepare a minimum of three and maximum of five contrasting selections from the jazz repertoire that best demonstrate improvisational ability.

ü  Editing of recordings to focus on the applicant's performance of the melody and improvisation is preferred.

Jazz Saxophone, Trombone & Trumpet (MM & DMA)

                                                                                                ​Updated on 04/25/2019