Local test (LI-test) – Jazz

Within the jazz genre area at the Ingesund School of Music, both traditional and modern jazz are included. However, the musical material used in the programme is often drawn from other related genres such as blues, Latin, funk, pop, rock, and soul. The common denominator of the jazz genre area is that a key element of the music is improvised rhythmic interplay, in which the individual musician develops their ability to improvise and to communicate musically with other members of an ensemble. It is within the improvisational aspect that the jazz musician can demonstrate their artistic expression and technical proficiency.

All applicants to the jazz genre area must submit video recordings of two pieces of differing character. One piece should be triplet-based (such as swing or shuffle), and the other should be in straight subdivision (such as beat or Latin). You must perform the theme and play an improvised solo on both pieces.

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TEST COMPONENTS

You must submit two separate video recordings no later than Wednesday, 22 April 2026, at 4:00 PM. You will receive an email with a link where you should upload the videos. The email will be sent after 17 April. Please be prepared to present valid identification during the audition period.

All applicants to the jazz genre area must record two pieces of different character. One piece should be triplet-based (such as swing or shuffle), and the other should be in straight subdivision (such as beat or Latin). You must perform the theme and play an improvised solo on both pieces.

MANDATORY COMPONENTS FOR EACH INSTRUMENT

• Piano and guitar: You must also demonstrate your comping skills.
• Bass: You must also demonstrate walking bass.
• Drums: Both of your pieces must include elements of improvised solo playing, for example over a chorus, a vamp, or alternating with another soloist in 4s or 8s.
• Voice: No specific audition requirements.
• Wind instruments: No specific audition requirements.

You should choose pieces in the style or styles you are most proficient in. Your improvisational skills and your ability to relate to the accompaniment are crucial for the audition result. In order for the jury to assess your ability to interact musically, it is required that in your recorded auditions you perform together with an ensemble, an accompanying musician, or a backing track (alternatively digitally generated accompaniment, such as using the app iReal Pro).

INSTRUCTIONS AND CRITERIA FOR VIDEOS

In order for the videos to be approved, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• Begin your video recordings by clearly stating which piece you will perform in the recording.
• The total length of all submitted videos must not exceed 20 minutes, and each individual video may be no longer than 10 minutes.
• Each piece must be recorded in one continuous, unbroken take. No cuts or other technical editing are permitted within a piece.
• The audio recording must be of good quality, and you as the applicant must be clearly audible at all times.
• The videos must have good visual quality with proper sharpness and lighting. For the videos to be considered valid, your face and hands must be visible at all times.
• The recordings must be uploaded in one of the following file formats: MP4 or MOV (or equivalent formats recorded via a mobile camera).

Should we discover that criteria are not being met or that the video or sound has been modified in any way, the applicant’s video can be regarded as invalid. 

Instructions on how to submit your video will be sent separately via e-mail after the 17 April.