All students interested in playing in the Stanford Jazz Orchestra (MUSIC 161B and 161BZ) should complete this intake form. Once the form is submitted, you'll be directed to sign up for an online audition.

Individual auditions will take place on Wednesday, September 16 on ZOOM to determine the final selection of musicians. The schedule will be as follows:

4:00
4:15
4:30
4:45
5:00
5:15
5:30
5:45
6:00

Additional audition times can be scheduled by arrangement by contacting director Mike Galisatus at mgsjo55@stanford.edu.

Audition Requirements:

1. Perform two jazz selections of contrasting styles, playing the melody and two improvised choruses.

2. Sight reading provided by director.

Zero-Unit Enrollment: All Stanford students playing in Department of Music ensembles are required to register in Axess. If you are unable to enroll for units in MUSIC 161B due to the unit limits of your major or advanced degree program, you should enroll in the zero-unit version of this ensemble, MUSIC 161BZ. Request permission from your instructor.

Zero-unit courses appear on a student’s transcript.

For additional information, consult the Zero-Unit Enrollment page: https://music.stanford.edu/ensembles-lessons/applied-music-policies/zerounit