AUDITION FOR NEW YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Proudly sponsored by Mesilla Vallely Jazz and Blues Society, the ensemble is a newly 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 to mvjbspres@gmail.com and romanchip@gmail.com and 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.
a. Chromatic Scale, Swing, Funk, improvisation with backing tracks only.
b. We will also accept 2023 audition materials.
Please follow the links below to access the 2023/2024 All-State audition materials.
· 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
Trombone 1, T-bone 2, T-bone 3, Bass Bone
Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trumpet 4
Guitar
Piano
Drums
Drums
Bass (upright preferred)
Aux. percussion including vibes