Jazz Guitar Auditions

The KU School of Music currently offers a B.A. in jazz studies.  

Limited spaces are available for the Jazz Studies program.

A limited number of scholarships are available. 

Please contact Professor Dan Gailey to inquire about space in your particular instrument.  

You must provide your own Jamey Aebersold play-along CD (Vol. 54 will work).  

• Two contrasting jazz standards (such as "Autumn Leaves" in concert G minor as a medium swing, and "Blue Bossa" in concert C minor as a Latin tune)
  1. Play a chorus of melody,
  2. Followed by a chorus of comping,
  3. Followed by a chorus of improvised solo.
• Sight-reading
• Major and minor scales.​

Faculty Contact: Dan Gailey, dgailey@ku.edu

Fall 2020 Audition Dates

Saturday, February 8, 2020 - Regular Audition Date (all instruments and voice)

Saturday, February 15, 2020 - Regular Audition Date (all instruments and voice)

2020 Audition Registration

If you cannot attend a live audition, email musicrecruiting@ku.edu to make other arrangements.