All interested students MUST sign up to audition here.
Thursday, September 5 – Optional Meet the Director & Info Session
All interested students are invited to the orchestra room at 7:30am to meet Ms. Woodbury, talk through the audition process, and get excited about the year ahead for vocal jazz. All returning and incoming students are encouraged to attend!
Tuesday, September 10 – Audition Component: Individual Standard Performance
Each singer who signs up to audition will receive an assigned 3 minute audition slot on Tuesday, September 10th during the 0 period hour (7:30 – 8:30am).
During their assigned time, students will perform a jazz standard that they have selected and prepared. If possible, students should use a background track (YouTube is fine; please contact the director if you need assistance finding a track in the right key/tempo). Students may also sing a cappella if they choose.
If you need help choosing a standard or finding a backing track, contact Ms. Woodbury at rlwoodbury@seattleschools.org and she can help you!
You can find a list of recommended standards here, but feel free to choose a standard not on that list as well.
Wednesday, September 11 – Audition Component: Ensemble Performance
All singers will learn 8 bars of a vocal jazz chart on their chosen voice part (Soprano, Alto, or Baritone). Auditioning singers will perform their part with other singers in a variety of combinations, including with one student on a part. Ms. Woodbury will be listening for style, sense of ensemble, part independence, and blend between voices.
Thursday, September 12 – First Rehearsal of the 2024-2025 School Year!
All students who audition will be emailed the 2024-2025 Roosevelt High School Vocal Jazz Roster in the evening of Wednesday, September 11. All selected students should plan to attend 0 period on Thursday, September 12th to kick the school year off together with our first official rehearsal!
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Ms. Woodbury at rlwoodbury@seattleschools.org.