Jazz Updates!

Vocal Jazz Auditioners:

We are now about 10 days away from the first audition day.  By this point you should have the music as well as access to Dropbox where all the recordings can be found.  You should be practicing regularly.  

The first of two jazz practice and reading sessions is Tuesday, 6-7:30pm.  (Orchestra Room)

I am expecting all current VJE singers (non-senior) to be there.  

The second practice/reading session will be the following Tuesday (June 5), 6-7:30pm

While these practice/reading sessions are not required for anyone auditioning, they are highly recommended.  We will go over all the audition materials, and read a few VJE charts.  All are welcome to attend, including any friends or peers you have that may be considering being in jazz choir next year.

Please Note: for your audition, nothing has to be memorized.  While it may likely be easier for you to be expressive by singing without music or using it only as a reference, I will not give preferential treatment to those who memorize over those who have music in their audition. 

Also, it is required that all auditioning members register through guidance for either section of Jazz Choir, as well as either Choir, Orchestra, or Band.  When the auditions are over, I will work with guidance to enroll all students in the correct ensemble section (Vocal Jazz Ensemble or Lab Jazz Choir)

Finally, I wish all of you the best of luck in your preparations.  Please note that competition is higher this year, and unfortunately not everyone will be accepted into the Vocal Jazz Ensemble this upcoming year--some will be placed into Lab Jazz Choir.  Placement in the ensemble will come down solely to your level of preparation and quality of your audition in terms of singing the melody and harmony parts accurately and expressively, as well as singing a quality rendition of the "My Romance" ballad.  

If you have any questions, email me!  Hope to see you Tuesday evening, 6-7:30pm for the Jazz Practice/Reading Session!