How to Join the Orchestra
JAO AUDITION AND PARTICIPATION INFORMATION
Sligo Middle School
1401 Dennis Ave., Silver Spring, MD
The Jazz Academy, under the direction of renowned Jazz Saxophonist Paul Carr, holds auditions each semester for its Jazz Orchestra (JAO). To be eligible musicians must have at least 2 years of formal music training and are in 7th-12th grades. The Orchestras will perform 2-3 times each semester at various venues around the Washington Metropolitan area.
Participation Requirements
| Rehearsal Location | Sligo Middle School 1401 Dennis Ave. Silver Spring, MD |
| Rehearsal Frequency | Bi-Weekly—Wednesday’s 7:00pm – 8:45pm Fall Semester: September 26 – December 5. Winter Semester: January 16 – May 8 (No rehearsal during spring break) Special rehearsals may be called periodically as extra preparation for performances. |
| Participation Fee | The registration fee of $530.00 can be paid in two installments of $265.00, on or before the first day of each semester for returning members and the first rehearsal after acceptance into the JAO for new members. If paid by Visa or MasterCard, the second installment will be automatically charged to your credit card at the beginning of the second semester. If you elect to pay by check the first installment is $353.00 and the second installment due on or before the beginning of the second semester is $177.00. We will hold your reservation for 7 days and will confirm your reservation upon receipt of your check.
Checks should be made payable to: |
| Performance Attire | Students will be required to wear a black jacket, long black skirts or black pants and white blouses or shirts or the Jazz Academy Polo shirt depending on the formality of the performance event. Students will be issued a Jazz Academy Orchestra Polo Shirt and a Patch to be sewn on the black jacket. |
Audition Requirements
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| Scheduling and Notification | Must complete the Application for Audition Form. You will be contacted by the Academy to schedule your audition time. Selected members will be notified of the Music Director’s decision within 1 week after their audition. |
| Available Positions | Piano (2); Drums (2); Bass Guitar (3); Rhythm Guitar (2); Alto Sax (5); Tenor Sax (5); Baritone Sax (2); Trumpet (5); Trombone (4); Clarinet (4); Flute (4); Violin (2). |
If you would like to schedule an audition please click here or go to “Audition Application Form” under “Orchestra” in the menu above and complete the Audition Application Form.
You may call the Jazz Academy offices at 301-871-8418 for more information.
