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Audition Information

Jazz Auditions (in person, London)

We encourage candidates to attend a live audition where possible, as this offers you the opportunity to engage in live music-making with our house band, to meet key departmental staff, and to experience our vibrant school environment.

The Audition Process

  • Candidates should arrive around 35 minutes before their audition time. You will have 20-25 minutes of solo warm-up time.
  • We will provide a band to accompany you (piano, bass & drums – or the remaining two, if you are a pianist, bassist or drummer). The band will not be present during your warm-up.
  • Amps, a vocal mic and a 4-piece drumkit with cymbals will be provided. Drummers should bring sticks and brushes, and cymbals if they would like to (but we will have cymbals available for use if preferred).
  • We may not cover all of the below elements in your audition. The panel hope to gain an understanding of your musical personality, including how you interact with a band, as well as your technical ability. 

Jazz Auditions

Jazz auditions (in person, Overseas Venues)

Please see the Overseas Auditions page for information about our overseas audition venues and dates. 

  • The audition requirements remain the same as above.
  • Please note: if you are auditioning at an overseas venue, you must supply your own accompanist(s)/band. You can perform to a backing track if necessary (please bring your own playback equipment).
  • If you have any questions about overseas auditions, please email music.applications@gsmd.ac.uk

Jazz auditions (recorded)

If you elect to submit a recorded audition, the deadline to upload your audition video(s) is Friday 24 October 2025. Details about how to upload your recording(s) will follow after the application deadline.

Jazz Composition and Arranging (in person and online submissions)