School of Music & Dance

101N Alexander Building
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197
734.487.4380
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Jazz instruments on a shiny wooden floor.

Jazz

EMU Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble is comprised of approximately 20 members. Membership is open to all EMU students by audition the first week of classes.

Rehearsals: Tues., Thurs. 5–6:30 PM, Room 106, Alexander Music Building

EMU Jazz Combos

Jazz Combos are smaller ensembles of 3–6 members, based on instrumentation and skill level, that perform at both on- and off-campus gigs. Membership is open to all EMU students by audition the first week of classes.

Rehearsals: Based on each group's availability

Audition Information

Below are audition instructions for Jazz Ensemble and Combos for Fall 2023. 

Fall 2023 auditions will be conducted via video.  Please create a video of yourself following the directions in the "READ FIRST Jazz Audition Instructions" document in the linked folder below.  Post your video as an unlisted YouTube video.  Then, send the link of the video to Dr. Babcock.  Audition video links should be sent by 10PM Sunday, August 27, 2023.  If you have any questions, please email Dr. Babcock.

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