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Specialist Jazz Programme

  • Audition requirements for first study jazz musicians (not including drum kit)
  • Audition requirements for jazz drum kit
  • Late applications
  • Audition results
  • Pre-audition advice

Audition requirements for first study jazz musicians (not including drum kit)

1. A jazz standard of the candidate’s choice including improvisation
2. Improvisation on a 12 bar blues in C, F or Bb major (concert pitch, key chosen by audition panel)
3. One classical piece on the same instrument of the candidate’s choice
4. Jazz scales
5. Sightreading (chords and/or notation)
6. General questions

Audition requirements for jazz drum kit

The candidate will be asked to demonstrate a variety of jazz skills on the drum kit: e.g. different tempos, feels and grooves to include swing in 4/4 and 3/4, ballad feel, latin, bossa nova, funk and straight 8s.

In addition, candidates should prepare:

1. One notated piece of the candidate’s choice on either snare drum or  drum kit
2. Snare drum rudiments to include five stroke, long roll, flam tap, and triple ratamacue

NB: Percussion instruments will be available at the audition although candidates are advised to bring their own sticks, cymbals and any other appropriate equipment. Should the candidate wish to use a backing track it is their responsibility to provide the track and playing device.

Late applications

Late applications will generally be considered. However, there may be a delay in arranging an audition date. We do try to hear all applications but cannot guarantee a place even if the student is of our entry level. In such cases, students may be placed on a reserve list.

Audition results

Results are sent directly to the parent/ guardian as soon as possible after the audition period.

Pre-audition advice

Junior Guildhall offers pre-audition advice with specialist teachers for prospective students. This will normally be a one-to-one session but the student’s parent/carer may also attend. The teacher may offer advice on musical interpretation and technical set-up and indicate whether the students is suitable for a Junior Guildhall audition. Please note that any indication given is not a guarantee of passing an audition.

Pre-audition advice sessions are charged at the following rates: 

30 minutes - £40
40 minutes - £53.33
60 minutes - £80

For more information, and to book a pre-audition advice session, please complete this form.

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