Jazz Band
Dr. Gretchen McNamara, director
(937) 775-2541
E-mail: gretchen.mcnamara@wright.edu
The Wright State University Jazz Ensemble is a 15-20 piece large ensemble open to all WSU students by audition. The group performs music ranging from early Duke Ellington through the most modern composers such as Gordon Goodwin and Jon Fedchock. The band performs multiple times each quarter on campus. While the ability to improvise is strongly encouraged, the band is always looking for solid section players to contribute to the ensemble. Auditions are held each fall and subsequently when slots open up each quarter. The instrumentation is 5 Saxes, 5 Trumpets, 4 Trombones (1 Bass), Tuba (if needed), and the rhythm section made up of Piano, Bass, Guitar and Drum Set. If you are interested in joining the Jazz Ensemble, please contact Dr. McNamara at gretchen.mcnamara@wright.edu.
Audition Music and Instructions for 2010/2011 Jazz Band Auditions
Below are links to the various instrument parts for the 2010/2011 Jazz Band Auditions. Please print and read your part and the general instructions that are available separately.
| Jazz Ensemble Fall 2010 Audition Information |
| Saxophone |
| Trumpet |
| Trombone |
| Piano |
| Bass |
| Guitar |
| Drums |
