OSU Jazz Audition Repertoire

To schedule an audition, please visit our audition information page.

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Jazz Audition Requirements

Undergraduate Students on Jazz Winds, Jazz Piano, Jazz Guitar, or Jazz Bass (double bass or electric)

• Play any standard jazz song, from memory, along with iRealPro (melody and then improvise).
• Play a jazz solo transcription (preferably one you have transcribed yourself) or play an All-State jazz etude
• You will also be asked to sight-read.
• Knowledge of all major scales is highly encouraged.

Graduate Students on Jazz Winds, Jazz Piano, Jazz Guitar, or Jazz Bass (double bass or electric)

• Play any standard jazz song along with iRealPro (melody and then improvise).
• Play a jazz solo transcription that you transcribed yourself.
• You will also be asked to sight-read.

Undergraduate Students on Jazz Drums

• Play 32 bars of various styles: 4/4 swing, bossa nova, rock.
• Knowledge of Cuban Jazz drumming styles is also highly encouraged.
• You may also be asked to sight-read.

Graduate Students on Jazz Drums

• Play 32 bars of various styles: 4/4 swing with sticks and brushes, 3/4 swing waltz, bossa nova, rock/funk, 2-3 & 3-2 Son, Afro Cuban 6/8
• Play a jazz solo transcription that you transcribed yourself
• You will also be asked to sight-read.