Jazz Clinic 22-23
2022-23 Tennessee All-State Jazz Prepared Music
| Sax | ||
| Trumpet | ||
| Trombone | ||
| Bass Trombone | ||
| Piano | ||
| Guitar | ||
| Bass | ||
| Drum Set | ||
| Auxiliary Percussion |
Jazz Clinic Director’s Tip Sheet (Updated 9/11/20)
As in the past, each studentwill perform two (2) prepared pieces, plus sight-reading, plus improv (drum set will perform styles in place of improv – see below).
IMPROV: F Blues (from Jamey Aebersold Vol. 42 “Blues in All Keys” – track 8) AND the Slower of the two versions of the Bb Rhythm Changes in Volume 47. Each student will listen to one (1) chorus and play for two (2) choruses.
Rhythm Changes in Bb – Lead Sheets
Blues Lead Sheet C Instruments
Blues Lead Sheet Bb Instruments
Blues Lead Sheet Eb Instruments
Jamey Simmons, Director of Jazz Studies at MTSU, and Joe Davidian, jazz piano instructor at MTSU, have provided the following informative videos to assist our students as they prepare the F Blues for their regional and All-State jazz auditions.
Video #2
DRUMSET: Will perform two (2) prepared pieces, plus sight-reading, plus styles (in place of improv). The styles are to be performed as follows:
8 bars of swing @ 220
8 bars of funk/rock @ 100
8 bars of samba @ 120
Below is a PDF and a Spotify link to help with drumset:
Percussive Arts Society Spotify Playlist for Drummers
AUX PERCUSSION: Involves Vibes and Auxiliary Percussion. Each student will sight-read on Vibes and Congas. Improv will take place on Vibes.
