FALL 2023 AUDITIONS: MSU Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Band, and Jazz Combo
Dr. Todd E. Hill - Professor of Music, Murray State University
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DOWNLOAD AUDITION MUSIC HERE
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The excerpts for FALL 2023 MSU JAZZ AUDITIONS are available at murraystatebands.com now! Go to AUDITIONS and scroll down to find all information. Audition material is short, and you will submit a video recording to me via email: thill@murraystate.edu
THE MSU JAZZ ORCHESTRA The Jazz Orchestra meets MTWR at 3:30pm, and we sometimes break out into sectional days. The Jazz Band meets MWR at 2:30pm. Jazz Combos are made up depending on how many persons are interested in participating, and the meeting times vary considerably according to availabilities. 
AUDITIONS will be by video recording. Yep, that’s right. Take as many times as you desire! You're just showing how much you want the chair by the strength of your submission. You will be able to submit your recording to me at thill@murraystate.edu anytime from Tuesday, August 8 until 11:59pm on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Make sure to keep the recording short at the beginning and end – and use a metronome while you’re playing! LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Recording yourself, practicing for professional auditions (many are done this way now), self-evaluation, self-discipline in preparation. 
Your audition music is posted at murraystatebands.com
There are parts for saxophone (all flavors are the same for this), trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. There is a part for vibes and congas as well! Even if you’ve NEVER done jazz before – step up and get involved – You WILL have a good time!
CLASS ACTIVITIES/SCHEDULE We will have many opportunities to make music in a variety of settings. Sectionals (in class time) and other activities. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Chamber-sized section rehearsals, independent practice, improvisation, score study, live concerts, presentations.
Creating a great learning environment is our top priority. Get your music ready and audition! Nothing to be afraid of here, and I always attempt to stay abreast of your OTHER CLASS LOAD and adjust accordingly for us. You will NOT be overloaded in MSU JAZZ ENSEMBLES. The Jazz Orchestra will have their fall concert plus the Fall Fanfare Concert and will be recording selections for the HOLIDAYS AT MURRAY STATE television special. The Jazz Band and Jazz Combo(s) will have their fall concert, and the combo will have at least one other gig. 
LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME WONDERFUL TIMES THIS FALL!!!!!