Big Band for Grown-Ups July 17, 2011

Led By:
Jay Miglia

Date:
Sunday – Thursday, July 17 – 21, 2011
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Time:
2:00 – 5:00 pm (Sunday), 6:30 – 8:30 pm (Monday – Thursday)

Class Description:
Have big band / instrumental ensemble experience? None at all? Did you play an instrument in high school and interested in picking it up again? Do you teach instrumental music and wish to increase your skills in the big band genre? Then this is the class for you!

This ensemble is open to anyone interested in exploring the influential big band music of the bands that codified the style and sound since the 1940s – Ellington, Basie and Kenton. This class will concern itself with “approachable” works from the enormous libraries of these three bands and will be high school level unless the participants are able to do more!

No experience in the genre is required, but traditional big band instrumentation is critical to the success of the group, so only instruments found in that setting will be accepted. Euphonium, horn and other instruments may be allowed in as trombone substitutes. Woodwind players will be asked to play saxophone. The rhythm section will adhere to the traditional complement of guitar, piano, bass and drums.
Participating teachers earning continuing education credit will be invited to direct a tune or two in addition to playing in the group. Other listening, written and teaching assignments may be necessary to fulfill requirements of accreditation.

Once minimum registration is met, charts will be sent to participants for review and “practice” before rehearsals begin. In addition to the evening rehearsals, participants will perform at JazZoo! prior to the Columbus Jazz Orchestra on July 22.

Age Recommendation:
this ensemble experience is geared for adults of all ages and for educators wishing to increase their knowledge in jazz ensemble instruction

Registration Fee:
$175.00 community partners / $200.00 general registration (includes entrance to JazZoo! on Friday, July 22, 2011; $175 (optional) - 1 hour of continuing education credit through Ashland University

Registration Deadline:
Saturday, July 9, 2011

Link to registration form:
https://www.thejazzacademy.com/secure/spring-and-summer-2011-registration/