About
The Calvin Jazz Band is a full big band directed by Dr. James Sawyer. This ensemble was formed in 2005 and focuses on playing a variety of repertoire and developing improvisational skills and technique. In addition to performing at the Fall Music Festival, the Jazz Band gives a concert each semester.
The Jazz Band rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Auditions:
Auditions for Jazz Band will be held during the first week of classes in September. Interested students should prepare scales up to 4 flats and 2 sharps; plan to sight read a piece for their particular instrument; and play a blues solo in the key of either F or Bb concert. Drummers should play a solo based on 12-bar blues, trading 4's if possible.
Instrumentation is limited to alto, tenor and bari sax, trombone, trumpet, guitar, bass (upright or electric) piano and drum set.
