GRYJB 2026 Audition Sign Up
GRYJB info:
Auditions on Jan 28 and 29, from 4-7pm at James Black Music Center, room 1003.
Rehearsals on Sundays, 2-4pm, starting Feb 15

Performances:
Sat, May 2, 5pm at Trinity Episcopal Titan Jazz Festival
Mon, May 18, 7pm at VCU Singleton Center (joint concert with GRYWE).
Auditions will determine acceptance in the band, as well as chair placement. We welcome an extra copy of your sheet music. Backing tracks are allowed.       
                         
Location: James Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave, Richmond VA.                                
                               
Horns: Prepare the melody and, if possible, improvised solo over a tune of your choice, especially swing, bossa, Afro-Cuban and samba. You will be asked to play a major scale in our choice of key, to assess range, tone and technique. You will also sight-read a short excerpt.  
                              
Piano, guitar, and bass: Prepare the melody, accompaniment, and, if possible, improvised solo over a tune of your choice, especially swing, bossa, Afro-Cuban and samba. Potential comping in a variety of styles on request.. VCU will supply guitar and bass amps; students should bring their own 1/4" cords. You will be asked to play a major scale in our choice of key, to assess range, tone and/or technique. You will also sight-read a short excerpt.              
                  
Drums: Unaccompanied performance of a variety of styles on request, including swing, waltz, bossa, samba, Afro-Cuban, and a backbeat groove of your choice. Drummers are required to bring their own cymbals, hi-hat clutch, and, sticks. You will also sight-read a short excerpt.    

                            
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