GYSO Jazz will be top-flight ensemble of 21 students led by jazz great, Sam Skelton.
Opportunities for combo work within the ensemble will be available to musicians who successfully make the cut.
GYSO Jazz Musicians will be treated as emerging professional musicians, rehearsing only once a week for two hours.

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Audition Requirements (Prepared Piece, Scales and Improvisation)

Prepared Piece
Alto/Bari Sax Tenor Sax Trumpet Trombone Bass Trombone Guitar Piano Percussion Jazz Bass
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Scales (special thanks to GMEA)
Alto Sax Tenor Sax Bari Sax Trumpet Trombone Bass Trombone Jazz Bass Guitar and Vibes Piano

Improvisation (optional)
Improvisation will be optional, though strongly encouraged. Choices "Watermelon Man" and "Bb Blues" from "Maiden Voyage" Vol. 54 of the Jamey Aebersold play along series. If you need help securing music, please contact us immediately.