2024-2025 Jazz Choir Auditions
Returning singers must re-audition each year.
No audition is required for Jazz III if you do not wish to be considered for La Voix or Noteworhty
The Mount Si Vocal Jazz Program is award winning and recognized as being one of the best in our region. We are proud to offer outstanding jazz education to vocalists of all backgrounds and experience levels. Students in our Jazz Program will have opportunities to perform in concerts and at festivals with full rhythm section, participate in workshops to develop soloistic and improvisational skill sets, and collaborate with other musicians in our community.
Noteworthy
By Audition Only
Noteworthy is an auditioned, highly select group of singers who are serious about jazz! Noteworthy meets 5 days a week during 0 period
La Voix
By Audition Only
La Voix is an auditioned, highly select group of singers who are serious about jazz! La Voix meets 3-4 days a week during 0 period
Vocal Jazz Workshop
Open to all; semester or year-long
Vocal Jazz Workshop meets 2 days a week during 0 period and is a perfect place to explore the fundamentals of jazz and solo vocal techniques!
The Audition Process
(2024-2025 School Year)
August 27 & August 28:
Optional Info Sessions
Both directors will be available in the choir room at 6:40am (0 period) on August 27th and August 28th to answer questions about the jazz choirs and the audition process.
August 29th & August 30th:
Individual Standards
Each singer who signs up to audition will receive an assigned 10 minute audition slot on either August 29th OR August 30th during the 0 period time frame (6:40 - 7:35 AM)
During their assigned time, students will perform a jazz standard that they have selected and prepared. If possible, students should use a background track (YouTube is fine; please contact the directors if you need assistance finding a track in the right key/tempo).
Students may also sing a cappella if they choose.
If you need help choosing a standard or finding a backing track, contact Mrs. Isaacs or Mr. Sauer and they can help you! If you want some ideas, check out the link below - but feel free to choose a standard not on that list as well!
September 3rd:
"Director's Choice" Standard
Every singer auditioning will prepare the jazz standard "Ain't Misbehavin'" for this phase of the auditions. All auditioning students are called from 6:40 - 7:35, and students will perform the standard for each other.
"Ain't Misbehavin'" Resources
Please note, there is one pickup note before the accompaniment track begins.
The MSHS Jazz Choirs are full of supportive and kind musicians! Singing in front of each other might seem intimidating, but know that everyone is in the same boat and is cheering for each other to shine!
September 4th:
Scat Day!
We will scat together and individually!
Click below to hear the track you will be scatting with on Wednesday:
September 5th:
Prepared Harmony
Students will perform their part of an excerpt of a jazz standard arranged for SAB choir. Each student will need to prepare their part on their own, using practice tracks we will provide.
We will be listening to see if you can accurately hold your part against other singers. Prepared Harmony materials will be released in September 2024.