The MA/MMus Jazz pathway audition is designed to assess an applicant’s improvisational skills.
For your audition, you can perform with a live section:
1. OLEO by Sonny Rollins (Rhythm Changes)
Key: Bb [Vocalists choose their key]
Tempo: Fast
Melody Form: AABA (32 bars)
Improvisation Duration: Minimum 4 x AABA
Aims:
- Introduce your performance
- Play original improvisation interacting musically with live musicians or with an Aebersold play-a long (Vol. 6 Track 10, Vol. 7 Track 5, Vol. 8 Track 9, Vol. 47 Track 1)
- Drummers play melody rhythmically, comp time, and improvise over form
- Chordal player must comp on one chorus
Avoid:
- Electronic play-a-longs like iRealPro
- Transcribed or pre-prepared solos
2. Original Composition
Aims:
- Perform a contrasting piece (Even 8th, Latin, Ballad, 3/4, Original, etc.,)
Avoid:
- Rhythm Changes or Blues