Performance of “Along Came Betty” accompanied with a
metronome only (Half-note = 54bpm) where you will play
the melody and one chorus of an improvised solo.
*Drummers auditioning for either band will be asked to play
a variety of styles. A kit will be available on campus.
Please arrange an audition date and time and pose questions
to director Otto Lee (oglee@ucdavis.edu).
Prior jazz ensemble experience is not required
and all majors may audition.
Course Information
MUS 140
Big Bands: Tuesdays 4:10–6:00 pm (CRN:41867), 7:10–9:00
pm (CRN:41865)
Small Groups (combos): Thursdays 4:10–6:00 pm
(CRN:41867), 7:10–9:00 pm (CRN:41865)
D.M.A. Jazz Studies, University of Colorado-Boulder 2017M.A. Instrumental Music Performance, California State University, Fresno 2012B.A. Instrumental Jazz Performance, California State University, Fresno 2010
California native Otto Lee is a
saxophonist, educator, and composer. After completing a bachelor
of arts degree in instrumental jazz performance (2010) and a
master’s degree in music performance (2012) at California State
University Fresno, he began his teaching career at CSU
Fresno as well as Fresno Pacific University where he was in
charge of the big band applied lessons. After spending a brief
stint as the director of jazz studies at CSU Fresno, he decided
to pursue a DMA in Jazz Studies from University of Colorado,
Boulder (2017).
