Auditions will be held at Esplanade on 15 Mar 2025, Sat, between 12pm and 6pm. A piano, drum set, bass and guitar amps, and a vocal microphone will be provided for those who need them. Otherwise, please bring your own music instruments to the audition.
All audition candidates are required to prepare the following:
1. One of the following jazz standards according to their instrument. Drummers are expected to interpret the melody on the drum-set.
Guitar (unaccompanied)
Choice of Jazz Standard:
Vocals (unaccompanied)
Choice of Jazz Standard:
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If You Could See Me Now (Tadd Dameron); or
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Lush Life (Billy Strayhorn); or
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Midnight Sun (Lionel Hampton & Sonny Burke)
Woodwinds / Brass / Piano (unaccompanied)
Choice of Jazz Standard:
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Moose the Mooche (Charlie Parker); or
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Anthropology (Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie); or
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Donna Lee (Charlie Parker)
Bass (unaccompanied)
Choice of Jazz Standard:
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Tricotism (Oscar Pettiford); or
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Moose the Mooche (Charlie Parker); or
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Anthropology (Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie); or
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Donna Lee (Charlie Parker)
Drums
Choice of Jazz Standard:
2. An assessment on sight-reading and improvisational skills.
3. A jazz standard of his/her choice of no more than five minutes. Candidates shall be accompanied by a live rhythm section. An improvised solo should be included.
How do we select?
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The selection panel will comprise of the instructor-mentors, as well as members of the Esplanade programming team.
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All candidates will be assessed on performance proficiency, sight-reading skills, and enthusiasm for the programme, as demonstrated during the audition. Candidates are expected to show an understanding of song choices, and may be asked to discuss various aspects of them, including but not limited to harmony, melody, lyrics etc.
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Any, and all decisions made by the selection panel are final.
When will I know if I’m selected for the programme?
All applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected by 21 Mar 2025, Fri.
How do I apply for the audition?
Please complete the online application form.
Deadline for registration submission is 7 Mar 2025, Fri, 5pm. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
Who can I contact for more information?
Should you have any questions, please email mosaicjazzfellows@esplanade.com or call us at 6828 8308.