RJS - Jazz Workshop 2
C00610
These Jazz Workshop sessions will help you to develop a repertoire of standard jazz tunes and arrangements for you to develop your performance skills at all levels. We will learn the tunes and look at how to improvise on your instrument and to communicate as an ensemble.
Course Content
Course content is focused around developing your instrumental and ensemble skills and repertoire. You will perform and rehearse with the group and develop your playing, reading, improvising and knowledge of the jazz repertoire.
Topics to be explored throughout each session will vary but include:
Instrumental Technique
Theory
Performance and ensemble skills
Improvisation
Repertoire
Developing practice routines and strategies
Performance opportunities may include college lunchtime sessions, local venues and college concerts.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
The course is aimed at rhythm section instruments like piano, bass, drums and guitar, and also front line instruments such as saxophones, trumpet and trombone. We will work at an intermediate to advanced level. It will be fine if you are new to jazz. Please feel free to contact julian.costello@rhacc.ac.uk.
You don't need any previous experience of playing within an ensemble or at improvising and the workshops will be designed to stretch all abilities, but is not for beginners. Knowledge of some jazz music theory will be useful and some ability at reading music will be helpful. Drummers are particularly welcome.
First Class Requirements
Instrument, notebook and pencil.
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance will help you gain maximum benefit from the course.
Assessment Methods
There is no formal assessment on this course although you will be able to identify individual goals and later reflect on your development. Your tutor will assess your learning and progress through the practical nature of the classes.
Further Study Options
You may wish to progress to further practical jazz courses at RHACC. For further information on these courses see the website.
Additional Information
If you require further course information or advice and guidance that is not answered in this outline please email art@racc.ac.uk.
If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees and finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk or drop in to our main reception area.