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Important Dates
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Schedules & Results
Since this contest usually only involves a handful of musicians we email your audition times and results when they are given to us. Usually the times are given to us a week before. Results will be emailed the same day as auditions.
Reminders
- Transportation: Transportation is NOT provided for any All-Region Jazz events.
- Dress: The judges do not see you. You are welcome to wear your Staley gear, but it is not required. Dress comfortably and we encourage you to dress in layers so you can throw your hoodie on if you are cold or take it off if you are warm.
- What to bring: Your instrument, your music, and a pencil. Note that SOME music stands will be provided, but the only way to guarantee you have one is to bring your personal folding stand. If you do so make sure you have your name on it and be sure to fold it up and put it away when you are done warming up.
- Instrument Issues: The band staff will be in rooms judging. If you have any issues please look for a contest official and ask for help.
- Timeline: Plan to leave an hour before your audition, warm up 30 minutes before your audition, and about 10 minutes before your audition you check in to your room. Rooms average a little over an hour after your time.
- Parents: Parents are welcome to stay in the cafeteria, but note that parents are not allowed in the hallways where auditions are being held. You are welcome drop your child off and come back about an hour and a half later.
- Results: Note that students should leave when their audition is over. Results will be posted later that night (on the link above) or the next day. This contest is only one phase, so you will either make the band or not.
Audition Info
Jazz Audition
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Clinic & Concert Links & Information
Clinic Concert
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is All-Region Jazz?
Similar to All-Region, this is an opportunity for our students to compete in a contest focusing on Jazz styles. While Staley does not have a regular jazz band, if you are interested we would love for you to try out. Much of our competition has regular jazz rehearsals and some schools even have a jazz band period during the school day- just try your best and check in with Mr. Wood regularly!
Do I have to participate in All-Region Jazz?
This is a completely optional competition.
What requirements do I have to meet to participate?
Students who want to do All-Region jazz should be in private lessons as we cannot devote any sectional or class time for this process. Mr. Wood is happy to schedule individual appointments to help you out in addition to your private lessons. The biggest hurdle to be entered into this competition is that we will need you to pass off your jazz etudes as we will not enter students who have not prepared. Since the deadline is usually the last day before our December break, you will need to pass it off before then.
What do I have to play for the audition?
For winds there will be two etudes of a different style and an improv piece that you make up on the spot. There will be tracks to help you practice.
Similar to All-Region, this is an opportunity for our students to compete in a contest focusing on Jazz styles. While Staley does not have a regular jazz band, if you are interested we would love for you to try out. Much of our competition has regular jazz rehearsals and some schools even have a jazz band period during the school day- just try your best and check in with Mr. Wood regularly!
Do I have to participate in All-Region Jazz?
This is a completely optional competition.
What requirements do I have to meet to participate?
Students who want to do All-Region jazz should be in private lessons as we cannot devote any sectional or class time for this process. Mr. Wood is happy to schedule individual appointments to help you out in addition to your private lessons. The biggest hurdle to be entered into this competition is that we will need you to pass off your jazz etudes as we will not enter students who have not prepared. Since the deadline is usually the last day before our December break, you will need to pass it off before then.
What do I have to play for the audition?
For winds there will be two etudes of a different style and an improv piece that you make up on the spot. There will be tracks to help you practice.