Why Study This Course?
Want to develop your jazz performance skills and confidence? This Jazz Ensemble class will help you do just that! You’ll examine and develop a repertoire of standard tunes and arrangements. This course is perfect for those at a lower intermediate level looking to improve their ensemble playing.
You will develop the skills needed to play in a big band. Ensemble 1 is taught by Henry Lowther, as part of our Saturday Jazz School.
Course content is focused around developing an ensemble repertoire and skills. 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
You will develop the skills needed to play in a big band. Ensemble 1 is taught by Henry Lowther, as part of our Saturday Jazz School.
Knowledge of jazz music theory to an intermediate level will be useful.
Level 1 literacy is an advantage as handouts will be distributed.
Sight reading at an intermediate level will be required.
There is no formal assessment on this course. 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.
Performance opportunities may include college lunchtime sessions, local venues and college concerts.