OAKLAND JAZZ CHOIR AUDITION
Location: First Congregational Church of Oakland,
2501 Harrison, Oakland
Corner of
Harrison St. and 27th St. (Parking in
the rear)
Auditioning
singers
- PartI:
Individuals must pass an initial interview w/ the Director before being
provided audition material.
Director will listen for pitch, tone, range, ability to hear and
sing back melodic lines and rhythms, and will also review choir needs and
expectations.
- PartII:
If you pass PartI you will be provided with sheet music and a CD for
learning your part to an excerpt of one of our tunes, and scheduled a time
to return in 1-2wks. Also prepare a
jazz solo piece to perform; (we would like you to try a corresponding scat
over the changes). Please bring
sheet music in your proper key.
What we are
looking for:
- Excellent
Pitch / Intonation, Tone, Rhythm
- Strong
feel for syncopation
- Solid
ability to hold harmony part against 3-5 other parts without help from
your section
- Ability
to blend vocally with others (singing
and listening at the same time)
- Vocal
ensemble experience
- Music-reading
is desirable
- Team-focused
attitude and a love for jazz
- Commit to
weekly Wednesday night rehearsals (7:00 -10 pm), private practice on your
own, occasional sectional or special rehearsals, make time for gigs.