Course Offerings
$145 per month for ensembles and improvisation$200 for composition
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Ensembles
Jazz A
Jazz B
These classes provide a student with the tools necessary to play and interact with other students within a jazz ensemble environment.
Instrumentation: Saxophones; Trombone; Trumpets; Piano, Bass, Guitar, & Drums and vocalists.
Repertoire will include traditional Big Band Jazz along with small group arrangements , as well as selections spanning a variety of musical styles: Funk, Rock, and Latin.
Instrumentation: Saxophones; Trombone; Trumpets; Piano, Bass, Guitar, & Drums and vocalists.
Repertoire will focus on historically important classics from the R&B and Rock genres
Classes
Class size limited to 5-6 students
Using a hands-on approach to learning the fundamentals of composing regardless of genre (Pop, Big Band or Woodwind Quartet), the focus is songwriting in its various forms, utilizing modern recording and notation technology (such as Pro Tools).
Beginner
Advanced
Using a hands on approach, students will work as an ensemble to understand and execute improvisation fundamentals including: chord/scale theory; basic harmonic progressions; learning how to listen, and playing off a lead-sheet. Beginner and Advanced classes are available. Beginner classes will focus on fundamentals and assume no knowledge of modal and scale theory.
Placement Meeting
We ask that all new students set up an informal meeting with our director, Joey Berkley, in order to ensure that they are placed in the proper class or ensemble that matches their abilities. Students should prepare a piece that showcases their skills on their instrument and also will be asked to sight read.
Course Schedule
Sunday
Jazz Ensemble A
6:00 to 7:30PM
Monday
Jazz Ensemble B
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Wednesday
Composition
7:00 to 8:30 pm
Thursday
Jazz Improvisation
7:00 to 8:30 pm
New Classes forming now: Please contact us with regard to other available class times.