f. Sight Reading
4. Drums
a. Accompany the required tune
b. Written drum etude
c. Improvisation (“trading” as in CD example)
d. Comping in appropriate styles (see Rhythm section Audition Material)
e. Sight Reading
X. MANAGEMENT
A. The Jazz Vice President shall oversee the festival, conduct an All-State Jazz/Jazz Ac-
tivities meeting, and facilitate hiring of judges with vocal and instrumental jazz chairs.
B. The hosts’ responsibilities:
1. Arrange rehearsal space, music stands, risers, and adequate and appropriate PA systems
for four (4) performing groups.
2. Arrange meals and housing at hotels or dormitories for the participants conductors,
managers and Jazz Activities Vice President (paid by the All State Jazz Festival).
3. Supply tuned pianos (paid by Festival if necessary).
4. A printed program.
5. The host will charge and receive the admission (minus MMEA%) to the concert.
6. Send packet of information to directors participants including: schedule, map, motels
and restaurants (for parents), and ticket information.
C. The Manager’s responsibilities: (Managers will be selected at the May Jazz Activities
Meeting)
1. Hire competent conductors for $900 fee and up to $1000 for expenses of all 4 conduc-
tors by the Spring Jazz Meeting in May.
2. Obtain a requested or suggested instrumentation and program prior to auditions.
3. Attend selection meeting immediately following auditions.
4. Send music to chosen personnel immediately after auditions.
5. Equipment needs.
6. Arrange transportation for conductor.
7. Each year one ensemble will be allowed $1300 for a specialized conductor/director.
a. 2008-2009 Jazz Combo
b. 2009-2010 Jazz Choir
c. 2010-2011 Honors Jazz Band
8. Managers terms will be two years in length.
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