Audition Requirements

A live audition is required for all freshmen and transfer students applying for admission to the Jazzschool Institute. Students must be prepared to perform and improvise over the following: a medium-tempo 12-bar blues; a ballad; a Latin tune; and an up-tempo jazz tune of their choice. They will also be given a short selection to sight-read.

Auditions are approximately 30 minutes in length and may be scheduled throughout the academic year. Email josh@jazzschool.org or call the Jazzschool Institute at 510.845.5373 to schedule an audition appointment. Please note: pre-recorded performance samples on DVD are accepted in lieu of a live audition for students living more than 150 miles from the Jazzschool Institute.