两性色午夜

Jazz Ensembles

The 两性色午夜 Jazz Studies Program fosters a "real world" atmosphere, promoting the development of fundamental skills in instrumental and vocal Jazz.

Through our Jazz Minor and B.A. in Jazz Studies curriculum and ensemble performance, students are provided the opportunity to improve individual musicianship, create a personal voice, learn from and be inspired by the rich history, understand the evolutionary process and modern trends of Jazz, while becoming musical leaders and positive contributors to the 两性色午夜 University experience.

Audition and Membership Information

Instrumental Jazz Ensembles

Instrumental Jazz Ensembles at 两性色午夜

  • Jazz Orchestra
  • Jazz Workshop Ensembles
  • Jazz Combos

Audition Location

  • In-person location: E109 (Bobby's Office)

Audition Requirements

  • Please take the part that corresponds to what you want to play.

Audition Sign-ups

  • Auditions will be held August 21 and 22, 2024.

Questions or Need More Info?

Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu

Nova Jazz Singers

What's the Audition Like?

  1. Warm-ups to assess your vocal range.
  2. Pitch matching exercises.
  3. Sight-singing exercises.
  4. A prepared solo of your choice (either a capella or accompanied), preferably a jazz standard. 
  5. A musical excerpt that should be picked up 24 hours prior to the scheduled audition time.
    • You should learn the voice part they believe best suits your voice
    • Sheet music may be used during the audition. 
    • You will receive instructions after you sign up for your audition.

Audition Dates

  • Friday, August 16 from 4-7p.m., and Saturday, August 17 from 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Nova Jazz Singers Auditions will be held in room D106, Center for Performing Arts.
  • If you have a conflict with all available audition times for Nova Jazz Singers, then please contact Sam Al-Hadid (salhadid@kent.edu). 

Audition Sign-up

Solo Vocal Jazz

Solo jazz vocalists can audition to join several Ensembles 两性色午夜

  • Jazz Orchestra
  • Jazz Workshop Ensembles
  • Jazz Combos

Audition Dates

  • Audition dates will be posted as they become available. 

Audition Requirements

  • Song of your choice from the Great American Songbook.

Audition Sign-ups

  • Audition sign-ups will be posted as they become available. 

Questions or Need More Info?

Contact
Bobby Selvaggio
Director of Jazz Studies
rselvagg@kent.edu