Follow These Steps to Join The CHS Jazz Program
(Audition deadline is May 21)
Step 1 - Watch this YouTube video on how the CHS Jazz Program works. (It is especially recommended before attending our CHS Info nights, where we will hold Q&A sessions. Parents will learn a lot from this video, too!) Our brochure on our website is also helpful.
Step 2 - Go to "Enrollment' in this website our website to learn more about split enrolling.
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Step 3 - Determine which level you would like to audition for. Jazz Studio (entry level) or Jazz Improvisation Ensemble (2nd level) are outlined below to help you determine which you would like to go for!
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Step 4 - Plan to attend a CHS Information Session. The dates and links are at www.a2schools.org/community
Here you will learn more about our wonderful school, the lottery, and split-enrollment.
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Step 5 - Fill out this google form (CHS Jazz Interest Survey) if interested in possibly joining CHS Jazz (This is not a commitment, just you showing interest, and it will keep you in the loop for things like signing up for auditions!) Reading Step 6 first will help you better fill out the form.
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Step 6 - Follow the path for the level you wish to audition for:
Little or No Jazz Experience or Our Second Level Class
Jazz Studio Ensemble Auditions* require the following, and will take place in April and May at Community High:
#1 - Perform any piece in any style that you feel shows your best work.
#2 - Play at least four scales you know (major or minor), in any way you are used to practicing them. Drummers will have to do this on a melodic instrument of choice, such as on the piano, bells, vibraphone, guitar, or some kind of wind instrument.
#3 - Try a few things on the spot that I will show you, which gives an idea of what's coming ahead!
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Once you have filled out the interest survey above in Step 2, you will be emailed in April with a chance to sign up for audition slots in April or May.
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We do our best to find a place for everyone, but sometimes there is a higher number of applicants than our space allows. Please remember that our students always have the option to take Varsity Band at one of the big three high schools as a split-enrolled student.
Jazz Improvisation Ensemble Auditions are in a few parts to help you succeed.
By indicating in the survey in Step 5 that you are interested in possibly auditioning for the Jazz Improvisation Ensemble (JIE), Jack will email an invite to an initial meeting to go over the expectations and learn strategies for how to practice for the audition in May.
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#1 - Before signing up for the initial meeting, open the link below to find the packet of music you will need for your audition. Printing it off is recommended! Please bring with you to the initial meeting, too!
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Flute, French horn*, Percussionists/Drummers, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola*, Vocalists.
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French Horn: you will have to do some transposing
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Viola: need to read treble clef
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#2 - ​How to practice for JIE audition:
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Go to this link
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Click on “All Musicians Start Here” video.
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French horn, Percussion, Piano, Bass, Guitar watch extra video found in folder.
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