Jazz Ensemble (Music 37), directed by Barb Catlin. This select ensemble consists of students from The Claremont Colleges and plays music in a variety of styles. They meet in Bryant Hall, Thatcher Music Building (4th Street & College Ave.) on Tuesday & Thursday 4:15 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Half credit. .5 credits.
Fall 2024 Auditions
Tuesday, August 27, 2024 and
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Bryant Hall, Thatcher Music Building
Sign up for an audition time via this link
Auditions will consist of the following:
1. Scales: chromatic scale and a few major scales of your choice
2. Solo selection. This can be any number of things:
o A jazz etude or an excerpt from jazz band music
o A classical etude or an excerpt from concert band or orchestra music
o A tune, such as blues, transcription, or jazz standard (i.e. “Autumn Leaves”)
3. Sightreading.
4. Improvisation. Please demonstrate any improvisation skills if possible.
Vocalists: Please select 2 songs of varying styles within the jazz idiom to sing. Bring music if possible.
Drummers: Play the following styles: swing, rock/hip-hop, bossa nova, samba, Cuban if any, jazz waltz, ballad
Questions or Info:
barbara.catlin@pomona.edu or (602) 432-2678