Jazz Studies

Contact: Chris Collins
jazz@wayne.edu

All jazz instrumentalists (Auditioning students must bring 3 copies of sheet music for rhythm section)
"¢ major and minor scales
"¢ one prepared jazz piece (applicant's choice, no self composed pieces)
"¢ sight reading
"¢ improvisation

Additional requirements for:
Drummers (full set)
"¢ demonstrate ability to play different styles - bossa nova, Latin, jazz waltz, straight time, contemporary pop styles
"¢ demonstrate reading ability

Guitar or Bass (electric or acoustic)
"¢ read chord symbols

Keyboard, woodwind, and brass players
"¢ demonstrate technical ability and range

For more information on the Jazz Studies program, click here.