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:

1. 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.

2. Must maintain a minimum GPA of a 3.0.

3. Must attend all rehearsals: Sundays 3-5 p.m., rehearsal location TBA.

4. Students not in the rhythm section, must provide their own instruments. Drummer must provide cymbals.

5. 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).

6. Audition material is that of NMMEA Jazz All State audition material for 2024.

   • Chromatic Scale, Swing, Funk, improvisation with backing tracks only.

   • We will also accept 2023 audition materials.

 

Please follow the links below to access the 2023/2024 All-State audition materials. à

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q7UmICptv_iO5fpt9E6A1qux7kF0U6oMY-QmSBqrC3o/edit

• 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.