

Our Mission
To promote the appreciation of Jazz and Blues art forms.
To create increased opportunities for established and aspiring musicians.
The Month's Events
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AUDITION FOR NEW YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Proudly sponsored by Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society, the ensemble is a new auditioned outreach program for high school students in Las Cruces and the greater Mesilla Valley.
Directed by Pancho Romero and Roman Chip
Audition Criteria:
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Must be currently enrolled in a high school jazz program, orchestra or by private teacher recommendation if home-schooled or enrolled in a private school.
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Must maintain a minimum GPA of a 3.0.
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Must attend all rehearsals: Sundays 3-5 p.m., rehearsal location TBA.
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Students not in the rhythm section, must provide their own instruments. Drummer must provide cymbals.
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Please record your audition and upload it as a private YouTube video. Send mvjbspres@gmail.com and romanchip@gmail.com a link to the video. If you need assistance with creating a YouTube channel or uploading a video, please contact Dr. Romero (mvjbspres@gmail.com).
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Audition material is that of NMMEA Jazz All State audition material for 2024.
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Chromatic Scale, Swing, Funk, improvisation with backing tracks only.
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We will also accept 2023 audition materials.
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Please follow the links below to access the 2023/2024 All-State audition materials. à
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q7UmICptv_iO5fpt9E6A1qux7kF0U6oMY-QmSBqrC3o/edit
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12-3RStr2Ia9q9yx0WY9zdzdro7suzXBr
Auditions are due no later than August 20th at midnight!
Instrumentation for the YJO:
Alto 1. Alto 2, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bari. Sax
Bass (upright preferred)
Trombone 1, T-bone 2, T-bone 3, Bass Bone
Drums
Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4
Guitar
Piano
Aux. percussion including vibes
Cost: $20 per month paid biannually (scholarships available for those with financial need)
The first rehearsal is August 27th at 3 p.m. at the NMSU Jazz Rehearsal Room 204 in the Music Center.
