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Audition Materials
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#1
Scales
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100
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#2
Twinkle Twinkle in 3 Different Keys
There is no sheet music for Twinkle Twinkle — figure it out by ear! You can look at your scale sheet for help, and you may write it down if you like.
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#3
Swing Rhythms
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Play measures 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 23, and 25 along with the Swing Rhythms Backing Track below. Put a measure of rest after each measure you play.
Swing Rhythms Backing Track
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#4
Front Burner
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Front Burner — Sammy Nestico
Starts at 2:08 · Use speed buttons to practice at a slower tempo
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#5
Sight Reading
This part of the audition is played in person — no recording needed. Please book a time slot with Mr. Patterson using the form in the Submit Your Audition section below.
#1
Styles
Here are some examples of each style. You shouldn't necessarily play exactly what's in the example videos — they are just for reference.
Medium Swing — 120 BPM
Latin (Bossa Nova) — 120 BPM
Funk — 92 BPM
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#2
Swing Rhythms
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Play measures 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 23, and 25 along with the Swing Rhythms Backing Track below. Play the rhythms on snare while keeping time with the ride cymbal and hi-hat foot. Put a measure of time after each rhythm.
Swing Rhythms Backing Track
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#3
Front Burner
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Front Burner — Sammy Nestico
Starts at 2:08 · Use speed buttons to practice at a slower tempo
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m. 57
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Submit Your Audition
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Part 5 (Sight Reading) must be played in person. Please book a time slot with Mr. Patterson below.
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