WKU Jazz Band Auditions
Fall 2025 Jazz Band Audition Information
Auditions are required for ALL students interested in participating in Jazz Band, including new AND returning jazz students.
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 from 1:30-3:40pm
Music Hall room 103 (Instrumental Rehearsal Hall)
Sign up for a 5 minute audition time at this link!
Wind Machine (Nestico): mm. 105-133 (Section Trumpet) and mm. 62-71 (Lead Trumpet OPTIONAL)
Wind Machine (Nestico): mm. 104A – 133
Wind Machine (Nestico): mm. 45-71 and mm. 104A-133
Midnite Blue (Hefti/Collins) mm. 1- 40 (Solo) and Wind Machine (Nestico): mm. 1-32 (Improvised Basie Solo)
Wind Machine (Nestico):
1. 1-16
2. 33-72
3. 121 - 152
8 bars of Latin feel
8 bars of rock or funk feel
Info for Rhythm Section Players
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A bass amp will be available in IRH
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Please bring your own patch cord and instrument
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Guitarists
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Please bring your OWN Amp (guitar amp not available)
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Drummers
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Plan to make arrangements with Dr. Herbert BEFORE your audition to assemble the drum set located in the Jazz Storage room.
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Vibes will be available in IRH
Wind Machine (The Basie Big Band)
Cottontail (Ellington/Berger & Wallarab)
Please contact Dr. Sarah Herbert with any questions!
Western Kentucky University is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music since 1948.
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