Jazz Arts

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

Jazz bass applicants are required to submit a video recording for either acoustic or electric bass to be considered for an invitation to a live audition. Applicants wishing to be considered for both acoustic and electric should submit two applications and submit separate recordings for each.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in medium tempo including the following:
  • One chorus of melody.
  • Two choruses of walking bass lines.
  • One chorus of improvised solo.
• Three additional selections in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice). One of the additional selections must be a ballad.
• (Acoustic Bass applicants only) One short, classical etude or jazz transcription that demonstrates the ability to play both pizzicato and arco.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM)

Composition Review Requirements
Jazz composition applicants must submit a portfolio of scores and edited recordings of at least four compositions for large ensembles. At least one of these selections should be for studio orchestra or an ensemble of less than 10 members. At least one of the four pieces must include a vocal part or a vocal ensemble. Live recordings are preferred, but if they are not available, MIDI-realized recordings are acceptable.

A single 10- to 12-minute edited audio file containing recordings of the works included in the portfolio should be uploaded to the application. The recordings should include only the written (composed) portions of the work: if improvised sections are included in the recording, they should feature composed background information. PDF files for each of the scores represented should also be uploaded to the application. You may submit other scores as well.

Performance Review Requirements
Jazz composition applicants must also upload a video of their playing to their application including the following:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in medium tempo (minimum of four improvised choruses).
• Two additional pieces in contrasting styles, feels, tempos, and keys.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants to Jazz Composition will complete a written entrance examination on various theoretical and practical matters pertaining
to musical composition. The exam will be available remotely beginning January 22, 2021 and will be due February 1, 2021. The exam includes a composition assignment and applicants are encouraged to use a piano or other chordal instrument to complete the assignment. Applicants should plan to set aside a continuous period of three hours to complete the exam.

Applicants will also be scheduled for a 15-minute interview via Zoom with the faculty. Applicants should be prepared to present their composition assignment from the written exam as well as a selection of their compositions. The faculty will have access to materials submitted during prescreening, but additional works may be presented in the interview via Zoom file transfer.

There is no performance component of the final interview.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applicants will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All jazz drumset applicants are required to submit a video recording for prescreening purposes to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in medium tempo including the following:
  • One chorus of the melody on either sticks or brushes.
  • Playing time and comping for at least three choruses behind a soloist.
  • At least two choruses of improvised drum solo.
• One medium tempo selection or a ballad demonstrating ability to perform with brushes.
• Two additional selections in different jazz styles, feels, and tempos. Each selection must include at least three choruses of playing time and comping behind a soloist and at least two choruses of trading fours, eights, and/or soloing.
• One a cappella recording (without a band or play-along track) of the melody and one chorus of one additional jazz standard.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All jazz guitar applicants are required to submit a video recording for prescreening purposes to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in medium tempo including the following:
  • Two choruses of comping.
  • Two improvised choruses.
• Two additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice).
• One a cappella recording (without a band or play-along track) of the melody and one chorus of one additional jazz standard.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All jazz piano applicants are required to submit a video recording to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening repertoire:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in medium tempo including the following:
  • Two choruses of comping.
  • Two improvised choruses.
• Two additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice).
• One recording without a band or play-along track of a creative arrangement of a standard or original composition of your choice in the jazz piano style.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All Jazz Saxophone, Clarinet, and Flute applicants are required to submit a video recording in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in a medium tempo (minimum of four improvised choruses).
• Two additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice).
• One a cappella recording (without a band or play-along track) of the melody and one chorus of one additional jazz standard.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All Jazz Trombone applicants are required to submit a video recording for prescreening in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in a medium tempo (minimum of four improvised choruses).
• Two additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice).
• One a cappella recording (without a band or play-along track) of the melody and one chorus of one additional jazz standard.

Doctoral Jazz Arts Advancement Program (DMA)

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

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Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All Jazz Trumpet and Horn applicants are required to submit a video recording in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in a medium tempo (minimum of four improvised choruses).
• Two additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice).
• One a cappella recording (without a band or play-along track) of the melody and one chorus of one additional jazz standard.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All Jazz Vibraphone applicants are required to submit a video recording for in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

The recording must include:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in medium tempo including the following:
  • Two choruses of comping.
  • Two improvised choruses.
• Two additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice).
• One a cappella recording (without a band or play-along track) of the melody and one chorus of one additional jazz standard.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Undergraduate (BM) & Graduate (MM)

All Violin applicants are required to submit a video recording for prescreening in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire:

• Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker in a medium tempo (minimum of four improvised choruses).
• Two additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, feels, keys, and tempos (minimum of two improvised choruses for each medium and up tempo selection, one improvised chorus on the ballad will suffice).
• One a cappella recording (without a band or play-along track) of the melody and one chorus of one additional jazz standard.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Applicants will submit the required repertoire listed below as separate video recordings by February 1, 2021. Each selection or movement may be uploaded as a separate video. Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Applicants should record with either a live rhythm section, a play-along track, or an application such as iReal Pro. There is no sightreading requirement for the 2021 application cycle.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Undergraduate (BM):

• Three different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM):

• Five different selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.

Graduate (MM)

All Jazz Voice applicants are required to submit a video recording in order to be considered for an invitation to a live audition.

For the 2021 application cycle, applicants may record with a play-along track (for example using iReal Pro), muting their instrument in the track. Recording with a live rhythm section is also acceptable if it is safe to do so. Recordings must include the repertoire listed below and be uploaded directly to the application.

Professional or studio recordings are not required, but the sound quality should be as good as possible. Original compositions may be included as an optional submission, but they may not replace other requirements. Recordings of live performances are acceptable only if they are edited to feature the applicant.

Prescreening Repertoire

• Three scales (must be the first submission). Scales may be sung in any key, and must be one octave, ascending and descending, and sung with letters, syllables or on “la”.

• • • Diatonic major scale.
    • Harmonic minor scale.
    • Whole tone scale.
• One standard ballad; first eight bars sung a cappella, then in a ballad tempo (accompanied).
• One jazz standard (medium or up tempo); perform two choruses, with the first eight bars of the second chorus to be improvised, using either scat syllables or altering the melody by choosing notes that demonstrate an awareness of the harmony (standards should be selected from the songbooks of composers such as Gershwin, Ellington, Arlen, Rodgers & Hart, Kern, Berlin, etc.).
• Two additional selections of contrasting nature.

NOTE: Jazz Arts DMA applications will not be considered for the 2021 application year.

Note: Jazz Arts Doctoral (DMA) applications are not being accepted for the 2021 application year.

Graduate (MM)

• Scales may be sung in any key, and must be one octave, ascending and descending, and sung with letters, syllables or on “la”
  • One diatonic major scale
  • One harmonic minor scale
  • One whole tone scale
• One standard ballad; first eight bars sung a cappella, then in a ballad tempo, accompanied for the remainder of the selection.
• One jazz standard (medium or up tempo); perform two choruses, with the first eight bars of the second chorus to be improvised, using either scat syllables or altering the melody by choosing notes that demonstrate an awareness of the harmony (standards should be selected from the songbooks of composers such as Gershwin, Ellington, Arlen, Rodgers & Hart, Kern, Berlin, etc.).
• Three additional selections (one must be a ballad) in different jazz styles, moods, keys, and tempos, from memory.
• OPTIONAL: Original compositions may be included as an additional submission, but they may not replace other requirements.
• Applicants are encouraged to submit diverse repertoire including but not limited to works by people from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, genders, and/or cultures. Choosing works that represent the applicant’s own cultural background is also welcomed.