Jazz Band
If you are interested in trying out for Jazz Band please email Mr. Crookston at microokston@dsdmail.net to arrange a time for in person auditions. You can find the audition material below and record your audition. Please PLAY ALONG with the audio file provided.
If an in person audition doesn't work a video recording may suffice. You may record yourself playing the audition and send the recording to microokston@dsdmail.net. It is recommended when sharing video files to save your recording someplace "cloud based" such as "OneDrive," "iCloud" or "Google Drive" and then simply email a shareable link. If doing this please check your settings that others have permission to view your link.
Except in very rare cases, students are expected to be in a core band class to participate in the jazz band. We are trying something new this year and will accept Clarinets into the jazz band (just like the swing bands of old). They will double the Tenor Sax parts or sometimes trumpet parts.
In addition to the etude song below students may be asked to demonstrate scale proficiency. The most common scales used in jazz band include the major scales, dorian, and mixolydian scales and students should be familiar with them.
Thank you to all who tried out for the jazz band 2023-24. If you were not selected please continue to develop, work hard, and have fun! Opportunities will continue to come up so be ready for when they do.
Jazz Band 2023-24
Saxes
Andrew Bustamante- Alto
Josh Torbenson- Alto
Owen Sanders- Tenor
Tanner Batt- Tenor
Eli Nielsen- Tenor
Owen Sanders- Tenor
Roman Graviet- Bari
Jeremy Shafer- Bari
Trumpets
Carson Ridd
Brogan Anderson
Marek Taggart
Trevor Mann
Jacob Silvester
Gwen Kent
Trombones
Clint Sanders
Jake Wood
Marcus Shafer
Robert Roesner
Isaac Johnson
Rhythm Section
Ryan Madsen- percussion
Micah Stout- percussion
James Burningham- percussion
**percussion will be asked to cover mallet parts on vibe where appropriate**
Eliza Memmott- piano
Eva Largey- piano
Adeline Heimstra- Bass
Andrew Jenkins- Bass
Micah Poor- Guitar
If an in person audition doesn't work a video recording may suffice. You may record yourself playing the audition and send the recording to microokston@dsdmail.net. It is recommended when sharing video files to save your recording someplace "cloud based" such as "OneDrive," "iCloud" or "Google Drive" and then simply email a shareable link. If doing this please check your settings that others have permission to view your link.
Except in very rare cases, students are expected to be in a core band class to participate in the jazz band. We are trying something new this year and will accept Clarinets into the jazz band (just like the swing bands of old). They will double the Tenor Sax parts or sometimes trumpet parts.
In addition to the etude song below students may be asked to demonstrate scale proficiency. The most common scales used in jazz band include the major scales, dorian, and mixolydian scales and students should be familiar with them.
Thank you to all who tried out for the jazz band 2023-24. If you were not selected please continue to develop, work hard, and have fun! Opportunities will continue to come up so be ready for when they do.
Jazz Band 2023-24
Saxes
Andrew Bustamante- Alto
Josh Torbenson- Alto
Owen Sanders- Tenor
Tanner Batt- Tenor
Eli Nielsen- Tenor
Owen Sanders- Tenor
Roman Graviet- Bari
Jeremy Shafer- Bari
Trumpets
Carson Ridd
Brogan Anderson
Marek Taggart
Trevor Mann
Jacob Silvester
Gwen Kent
Trombones
Clint Sanders
Jake Wood
Marcus Shafer
Robert Roesner
Isaac Johnson
Rhythm Section
Ryan Madsen- percussion
Micah Stout- percussion
James Burningham- percussion
**percussion will be asked to cover mallet parts on vibe where appropriate**
Eliza Memmott- piano
Eva Largey- piano
Adeline Heimstra- Bass
Andrew Jenkins- Bass
Micah Poor- Guitar
| jazz_band_eb_instruments.pdf |
| jazz_band_bb_instruments.pdf |
| jazz_band_piano.pdf |
| jazz_band_guitar.pdf |
| jazz_band_string_bass.pdf |
| jazz_band_trombone.pdf |
| jazz_band_drumset.pdf |
| 32_sing_sing_sing.mp3 |
| 01_a_string_of_pearls.mp3 |
| 28_malcoms_tune__backgrounds_.mp3 |
