Ensembles
Concert Jazz Band
The Concert Jazz Band in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music, Dance and Theatre is the premier large ensemble of the Jazz Studies program in which students study and perform music from the classic big band repertoire, commissioned works, student compositions and recent works by contemporary jazz composers. Recent guests performers appearing with the Concert Jazz Band include Sean Jones, Michael Dease, Jim McNeely, Dick Oatts, Wycliffe Gordon, Roxy Coss, Jason Palmer, and Walter Smith III.
Course credit
Undergraduates: MUP 486 Topic: Concert Jazz Band
Graduates: MUP 586 Topic: Concert Jazz Band
1 credit
Rehearsals
Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Music W114
Audition information
Jazz Ensemble Auditions
All ASU students (including non-music majors) are welcome to audition for jazz ensembles, combos and classes. However, only those who pass an ensemble placement audition are allowed to add the ensemble or class to their class schedule.
Auditions for all jazz ensembles and combos will be held during the first week of classes. Once you have been placed in an ensemble, a jazz studies faculty member will assist you with the course override process to add the class or ensemble.
Audition Dates and Times
Rhythm Section
4:00 PM-6:00 PM, Thursday, August 17, 2023
Woodwinds and Brass
10:30 AM-5:00 PM, Friday, August 18, 2023
1:30 PM-5:00 PM, Monday, August 21, 2023
Audition Format
Prepared Pieces: Jazz selections are preferred but not required. Your prepared piece(s) may be performed solo or with a jazz studies faculty accompanist.
Sight-Reading: You will be asked to sight-read parts from two big band arrangements. Pianists, guitarists, and bassists will be asked to sight-read chord symbols.
Ensemble Meeting Times
Combos: 3:35-5:15 PM, Monday, Wednesday, OR Friday
Jazz Repertory Band: 1:30-2:45 PM, Monday and Wednesday
Concert Jazz Band: 3:15-4:45 PM, Thursday
Latin Jazz Band: 3:15-4:45 PM, Tuesday