What is a good alto saxophone audition piece for a jazz band?
I am doing an audition for YJB (youth jazz band) and i need a jazz piece to audition from, preferably i want it well know and not incredibly difficult to play. if it is possible as well one that i can get on the internet for free but if not, somewhere i can pay and then print off the sheet music and not get a book. Thanks x
If you’re starting jazz, I highly recommend purchasing a Jamey Aebersold book(s).
Try “Yardbird Suite” by Charlie Parker. It’s not super difficult, it swings well, and it’s a classic.
http://faculty.ithaca.edu/mtitlebaum/docs/Jazz_Ensemble/YardbirdSuitePDF/AltoAndBariSax/
An easier one is “Ladybird” by Tad Dameron.
http://www.wikifonia.org/node/122#/C/-3/1
Both of those are transposed for Eb instruments.
Make sure that you go find a recording somewhere (Youtube has a ton of recordings) of whatever you’re playing. Listening can improve your style better than any other method.
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