ALBERTA BAND ASSOCIATION
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Description of the Organization
    • Purpose, Priorities and Principles
    • Get Involved
  • Membership
    • Member Types
    • Applications and Renewals
    • Members Only Area
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Studies and Re-Launch Documents
    • Advocacy Tools
    • Provincial Syllabus
    • Lending Library
    • Teaching Resources
    • Run For Music
    • MusiCom
  • Programs
    • ABA Awards >
      • Lifetime Member Biographies
    • Provincial Honour Bands >
      • Alberta Virtual Band
      • Alberta Wind Symphony >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Recommended Timeline
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Guest Conductor
        • Past Repertoire
      • Alberta Jazz Ensemble >
        • Audition Process
        • Guest Director
        • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Junior Honour Bands >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Timeline
        • Advertising
        • Guest Conductors
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Accommodations
    • Music Conference Alberta
    • Virtual Music Class Exchange
    • Adult Concert Band Workshop
    • Festival of Bands >
      • Repertoire Lists
      • Registration
      • Fees
      • Festival Regulations and Operations
      • Schedule
      • Adjudicators
      • Festival Awards
      • Accommodations
      • Preparing for a Festival
  • Connections
    • Affiliates
    • Job Board
    • Professional Development
    • Supporters

Audition Process

Picture
The Alberta Jazz Ensemble program has been suspended for the 2020-2021 season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.  What ages are accepted into the Alberta Jazz Ensemble?
A.  The Alberta Jazz Ensemble is open to high school aged (grades 9-12) musicians.

Q.  How many years of experience on an instrument is required?
A.  Students with at least three years of experience on their instrument as well as experience in jazz band may audition.

Q.  How much does it cost to participate in the Alberta Jazz Ensemble?
A.  The registration fee is $175 and includes rehearsals, music, a t-shirt, and one meal.

Q.  Where is the Alberta Jazz Ensemble held?
A.  The 2019 residency will be held in conjunction with Music Conference Alberta in Calgary with a rehearsal weekend in Red Deer.

Q.  Are students accepted by recommendation or audition?
A.  Teachers may recommend their students audition for the ensemble. Ultimate selection will be based on auditions.

Q.  Where can I find the audition recommendation links?
A.  Right here! See below.
Download the Audition Recommendation Letter and Intention to Audition Form to Give to Students
Recommend Instrumentalists for an Audition


Q.  Can students apply themselves to audition?
A.  Yes!!  Students do not need to be recommended by their teacher for the AJE and can apply to audition on their own.
Apply for an audition.

Q.  What are the deadlines?
A.   The deadline to submit audition recommendations & applications is May 3. The deadline for receipt of audition materials is May 24.

Q.  Where is the audition information?
A.  Once an application to audition or an audition recommendation has been received, students will be emailed the audition packet.

Services

 Lending Library
​library@albertabandassociation.com
ABA Membership
Canadian Band Association 

Programs

Music Conference Alberta
Junior Honour Bands
Alberta Jazz Ensemble
Alberta Virtual Band
Alberta Wind Symphony
​Festival of Bands
​Virtual Music Class Exchange
Adult Concert Band Workshop
National Youth Band
MusiCamp Alberta

Support

Contact
About Us
ABA Home

5708 72  ST NW
Edmonton AB T6B 3J4

Email: info@albertabandassociation.com
Phone: (780) 800-0482
Managing Director, Kimberley Denis x101
director@albertabandassociation.com

Festival Coordinator, Joyce Howdle x102
joyce@albertabandassociation.com
Toll Free: (877) 687-4239
Fax: (780) 488-6403
© COPYRIGHT 2015. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Proudly powered by Weebly
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Description of the Organization
    • Purpose, Priorities and Principles
    • Get Involved
  • Membership
    • Member Types
    • Applications and Renewals
    • Members Only Area
  • Resources
    • COVID-19 Studies and Re-Launch Documents
    • Advocacy Tools
    • Provincial Syllabus
    • Lending Library
    • Teaching Resources
    • Run For Music
    • MusiCom
  • Programs
    • ABA Awards >
      • Lifetime Member Biographies
    • Provincial Honour Bands >
      • Alberta Virtual Band
      • Alberta Wind Symphony >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Recommended Timeline
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Guest Conductor
        • Past Repertoire
      • Alberta Jazz Ensemble >
        • Audition Process
        • Guest Director
        • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Junior Honour Bands >
        • Nomination Process
        • Selection Procedures
        • Timeline
        • Advertising
        • Guest Conductors
        • Frequently Asked Questions
        • Accommodations
    • Music Conference Alberta
    • Virtual Music Class Exchange
    • Adult Concert Band Workshop
    • Festival of Bands >
      • Repertoire Lists
      • Registration
      • Fees
      • Festival Regulations and Operations
      • Schedule
      • Adjudicators
      • Festival Awards
      • Accommodations
      • Preparing for a Festival
  • Connections
    • Affiliates
    • Job Board
    • Professional Development
    • Supporters