In the News

Auditions for Garfield Jazz Band - August 2009

All tryouts for the Garfield Jazz Ensemble take place in the band room at Garfield High School located at 400 23rd Avenue in Seattle. Students should enter through the Alder Street (south) entrance.
 
Auditions for students interested in participating in the Garfield Jazz Ensemble(s) will be as follows:

New students (those who have never played in a Garfield jazz band) may select one of the dates below to audition. Just show up with your instrument and sign in. Drums, amps, and piano will be provided. It is also advised that not everyone wait until the Tuesday to audition if at all possible. If that is the only day you can audition, then come on that day. We’d like to spread them out. Just select one of the following days:

Monday, August 24th:  11:00 AM
Tuesday, August 25th:  11:00 AM
 
What to expect. You will be required to:
1.    Play one or two of the 12 major scales
2.    Sight-read music in different styles

You may also:
1.     Prepare a piece of your choice to play (this is not mandatory)
2.     Improvise (this is not mandatory).

Drummers will be required to:
1.     Play Swing and Latin styles at varied tempos
2.     Sight-read

Returning Jazz Ensemble members audition dates:

Wednesday, August 26th: 11:00 AM
Thursday, August 27th: 11:00 AM
Friday, August 28th: 11:00 AM
 
Please try not to wait until the last day to audition!!

---

Mark Your Calendar

June 29 to July 14: European Tour

View the Itinerary!