Roosevelt University (CCPA)
Chicago
College of Performing Arts | Roosevelt University
Jazz & Contemporary Music
Audition Information
INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ &
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Live auditions are approximately 15 minutes. A rhythm section, amplifiers, and a drum set (without cymbals) will be provided. Applicants will likely be asked to stop in the middle of selections.
All instrumentalists should prepare three jazz standards featuring different styles, moods, and tempos. One must be a ballad. Be prepared to play the head and improvise over several choruses. Applicants must provide music for the accompanying rhythm section in the correct key. Play-along recordings are not permitted.
VOCAL JAZZ & CONTEMPORARY
MUSIC
Vocalists should prepare two songs: one jazz standard and one contemporary (non-classical) piece. An accompanist will be provided, however, students may accompany themselves or bring a CD play-along. Students will also be asked to improvise over blues changes and given a brief ear-training assessment.
Updated on 09/11/2018