Jazz Audition Excerpts

On Audition Day:

• Your instrument (extra strings, reeds, etc.) Cellos and Basses should also bring their rock stop.
• Your solo piece and excerpts that you will be presenting.
• An extra copy of your solo piece for the judges (we will not be able to make copies on the day of the audition. It can be a printout or copy of your part).

Additional Notes for Students

• Presentation counts, but there is no mandatory attire for this audition. We encourage you to dress nicely!
• Check in at the front entrance and a staff member will provide you with a warm-up room, where you will have a few minutes to warm-up.
• Arrive early to ensure you have time to warm up, as you may not be provided time if you arrive late. Aim to arrive about 20 minutes before your audition time.
• Warm-up rooms may need to be shared with other students depending on space availability.
• An NJYS staff person will call you when the judges are ready, and you will bring only what you need into your audition. Memorization of your solo piece is not mandatory but appreciated.
• Two judges will listen to the audition without a proctor. Please be alert and ready for their instructions.
• Once you have completed the audition, you may pack up and leave. Results will be emailed in mid-June.
• Accompaniment is not permitted for this audition.

• Students may only be accompanied by one parent or guardian in the warm-up room.
• Parents are not allowed in the audition rooms. Staff will be available for student assistance.
• Parents are not allowed to stand by the audition door while auditions are in session.
• Recording and photography of any kind is not permitted in our building during auditions.