| Instructions for Instrumentalists:
We ask that you submit two tunes for evaluation; the first
should be a “blues” (you can choose the tune) and the second
should be your choice of “Autumn Leaves,” “Out of Nowhere,” or “On
Green Dolphin Street.” Both tunes can be in any key you choose but
should be played at least at a medium tempo. If the particulars for your
instrument are not listed below use the guidelines for Brass, Woodwind,
and Strings.
An audio CD submitted by mail, or an MP3 file sent by email to registrar@stanfordjazz.org are the accepted formats
for this recording. Recordings must clearly feature the playing of the applicant.
While recordings must be audible, the overall recording quality does not
affect an applicant’s evaluation. Applicants may play solo, with other musicians,
or use “play-along” materials.
Brass, Woodwind and Strings
Blues: play the melody (head) to a 12-bar blues song. Then improvise
a two-chorus solo. Medium tempo. Tune of your choice: play the
head and then improvise a two-chorus
solo. 5 minutes, maximum. Piano and Guitar
For both selections play the melody (head), improvise a two-chorus
solo, then “comp” the
harmony for one chorus. Bass
For both selections walk a bass line for three choruses and then
improvise a one-chorus solo. Drums
Blues: play time at medium tempo for three choruses on a 12-bar
blues song and then take a two-chorus solo. Tune of your choice:
play the groove for two choruses
and then take a two-chorus solo. 5 minutes, maximum.
Instructions for Vocalists:
Perform any two songs of contrasting styles and tempos (e.g.,
Latin, swing, ballad, etc.). (You DO NOT need to select from “Autumn
Leaves,” “Out
of Nowhere,” or “On Green Dolphin Street” as pertains to the instrumentalists' instructions above.) All backgrounds
are acceptable: piano, rhythm section, “play-along” recording,
etc. The quality of the accompaniment will not affect the applicant’s
evaluation. For more information about the vocal program, please click here.
An audio CD submitted by mail, or an MP3 file sent by email to registrar@stanfordjazz.org are the accepted formats
for this recording. Recordings must clearly feature the singing of the applicant.
While recordings must be audible, the overall recording quality does not
affect an applicant’s evaluation. Applicants may play solo, with other musicians,
or use “play-along” materials.
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