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Session Dates: August 2 - September 9
Registration & Payment Information
MONDAY | 6:00pm
- Rhythm Changes
instructor: Roger Spencer
A class introducing the musician to the standard 'I Got Rhythm' chord changes and various ways to improvise over these changes. This class is a blend of patterns, ear training, analysis, and technique. Intermediate level required.
- Vocal Literature: Rodgers and Hart Part 1
instructor: Lori Mechem
A study of the music of Rodgers & Hart. Part 1 focuses on learning song forms, lyric content, and styles. Students will sing with a band weekly.
- World of Jazz Drummers w/ Chester Thompson
instructor: Chester Thompson-listening class-$100
A listening class devoted to the styles of jazz drumming, taught by legendary drummer Chester Thompson. Learn how to listen to drums and gain a new appreciation of the nuances and textures of jazz drumming.
MONDAY | 8:00pm
- Advanced Vocal Literature: Bebop and Beyond
instructor: Lori Mechem
- Introduction to Vocal Jazz Literature
instructor: Christina Watson
An introduction to the standard vocal jazz literature for the beginning vocalist. Students will learn 10 to 12 songs with a small performance at the end of the 6 weeks.
- Small Ensemble
instructor: Roger Spencer
A class made up of a quartet or quintet. Materials covered include literature, intros, endings, styles, tempos and comping.
TUESDAY | 6:00pm
- Introduction to Ensemble Playing
instructor: Roger Spencer
A class open to all instrumentalists focusing on the beginning concepts of group playing and how to listen.
- The Art of Phrasing
instructor: Ron Browning (Class meets at 5:30)
Focuses on packing something special into every phrase. Learn to turn a stiff vocal line into something that is instantly memorable. Master slurs, slides, stressed notes and syncopation. Developing vocal licks appropriate for the style. Singers bring in their own arrangements for the class. For Advanced Vocalists.
- World Percussion Master Class
instructor: Dann Sherrill & All-Star Faculty
Study of world percussion styles with an all-star guest faculty.
TUESDAY | 8:00pm
- Dizzy Gillespie Ensemble
instructor: Denis Solee
A class covering the history, repertoire, and stylings of the late 50's-early 60's Dizzy Gillespie band. The ensemble performs transcriptions of some of Dizzy's famous recordings, including some of the Afro-Cuban tunes. For trumpet, alto, tenor, trombone and rhythm section. Advanced level required.
- Small Ensemble
instructor: Roger Spencer
A class made up of a quartet or quintet. Materials covered include literature, intros, endings, styles, tempos and comping.
WEDNESDAY | 6:00pm
- "Nashville Cats" Guitar Styles
instructor: Andy Reiss & All-Star Faculty
Study of Nashville guitar styles with an all-star guest faculty.
- Vocal Literature: Rodgers and Hart Part 1
instructor: Lori Mechem
A study of the music of Rodgers & Hart. Part 1 focuses on learning song forms, lyric content, and styles. Students will sing with a band weekly.
WEDNESDAY | 8:00pm
- The Vocal Showcase
instructor: Connye Florance
- Vocal Jazz Stylings
instructor: Liz Johnson
An intensive study of vocal jazz styles taught from an instrumentalist/vocalist viewpoint. Topics to be covered include rhythmic interpretation, using the metronome to practice, conversational phrasing with rhythm figures, and intensive study and listening to jazz vocalists/instrumentalists such as Diana Krall, Shirley Horn, and Carmen McRae.
THURSDAY | 6:00pm
- Advanced Vocal Literature: Vocal Stylings of Sarah Vaughn
instructor: Sandra Dudley
THURSDAY | 8:00pm
- Yellowjackets Ensemble
instructor: Roy Vogt
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