Ensembles
Latin Jazz Band
Students in the in the ASU Herberger Institute School of Music, Dance and Theatre Latin Jazz Band study and perform both Afro-Cuban Latin-jazz and Brazilian jazz repertoire, and in the process, learn the authentic elements of these rich musical traditions.
Course credit
Undergraduates: MUP 486 Topic: Latin Jazz Ensemble
Graduates: MUP 586 Topic: Latin Jazz Ensemble
1 credit
Rehearsals
Mondays
3:05 - 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