
Maryland Jazz Band - Spring
Group ClassFY23 - Yearlong 22/23|#30158
Feb 9, 2023 - Jun 1, 2023
Age at least 12 yrs but less than 19 yrs, Mixed
Group Classes - Yearlong
Activity locationMD - Strathmore Campus
Description
The Maryland Jazz Band is designed for middle school and high school students new to ensemble playing who wish to study and perform jazz. Throughout the semester, students study jazz repertoire, develop improvisation skills, and build on their ability to work as a group.
All instruments are welcome. Please note: An audition is required for all new students. Auditions for Fall 2022 are held by appointment and consist of C, Bb, and F Major scales, a short musical excerpt of the student's choice, and sight-reading.
For more information and to schedule an audition, please contact Jeremy Castillo, Chair of Contemporary Music, JCastillo@levinemusic.org or Gary Prince, Maryland Jazz Band Director, GPrince@levinemusic.org.
All instruments are welcome. Please note: An audition is required for all new students. Auditions for Fall 2022 are held by appointment and consist of C, Bb, and F Major scales, a short musical excerpt of the student's choice, and sight-reading.
For more information and to schedule an audition, please contact Jeremy Castillo, Chair of Contemporary Music, JCastillo@levinemusic.org or Gary Prince, Maryland Jazz Band Director, GPrince@levinemusic.org.
Activity meeting dates
Feb 9, 2023 - Jun 1, 2023
Thu6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Jun 8, 2023
Thu6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Instructor
Gary Prince
GPrince@levinemusic.org
(202) 686-8000 Ext. 1016
More Information
SupervisorJeremy Castillo
Number of sessions15
DepartmentJazz
SkillPiano - Jazz - Saxophone - Trombone - Trumpet - Guitar - Electric - Percussion - Drum-set - Bass - Electric - Ensembles - Jazz
Questions
Please contact the department chair of this class (see bottom of description), or stop by one of our campus front desks.
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