2020/2021 Ensembles:
- Big Band
- Jazz Combos
- Rock Combos
2020/2021 Audition Dates:
- Auditions available by appointment
Due to social distancing guidelines, our youth ensembles auditions for the 2020-2021 season will take place online using the Zoom platform. If you are interested in auditioning, but are not able to use Zoom, please contact Christine Eldridge at celdridge@riphil.org or 401-248-7012.
RIPYJazz & Rock Audition Requirements
Intermediate Combos (7th – 9th grade musicians)
Scales: Concert key of B-flat, E-flat and F major (except for drummers)
Solo: Jazz or rock tune, jazz or rock etude or Classical solo of your choice
Other Requirements:
- Guitar: Major and minor triads; the Blues progression
- Electric Bass: Simple note reading; major and minor triads
- Drums: 3 part drum notation; Swing and Rock styles
Advanced Combos & RIPYJazz Big Band (10 – 12th grade musicians)
Scales: Chromatic 2 octaves, Major scales up to 4 sharps and 4 flats (except for drummers)
Solo: Jazz or rock tune, jazz or rock etude or Classical solo of your choice
Optional: Improvisation – Solo on F blues
Other Requirements:
- Guitar: Major and minor triads; Major 7th, minor 7th, dominant 7th and minor 7b5 chords; the Blues progression
- Electric Bass: Simple note reading; Swing, Latin and rock styles from chord changes
- Drums: 3 part drum notation; Swing, Rock, Funk, and Latin styles
