Jazz Workshop (C00610-121303)

Course Overview:

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.

Entry Requirements:

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 upper intermediate level. It will be fine if you are new to jazz. If you play another instrument please contact julian.costello@racc.ac.uk

You need not have some 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 level 1 literacy an advantage as handouts will be distributed at different times to reinforce learning. Good sight reading is an advantage but not at all required.

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.

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.

Additional Information:

• If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline please email ccs@racc.ac.uk

• If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email info@racc.ac.uk telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.

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Bring To First Class:

Instrument, notebook and pencil.

Attendance:

Attendance throughout the course will help you gain maximum benefit from the course.

Further Study and Career Opportunities:

You may wish to progress to further practical jazz courses at RACC. For further information on these courses see the website.

Alternative Courses:

• C00789-121301 Jazz Choir - An Introduction
  Start: 06/06/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• C00790-121301 Jazz Guitar - An Introduction
  Start: 06/06/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (19:00 to 21:00)
• C00791-121301 Jazz Piano - An Introduction
  Start: 06/06/2013 Duration: 6 week(s) Days/Time: Thu (20:00 to 21:30)
• C00529-121301 Summer Jazz at Richmond Jazz School
  Start: 22/07/2013 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (10:00 to 18:00)
• C00252-121302 Taster - Jazz Ensembles
  Start: 25/05/2013 Duration: 1 week Days/Time: Sat (13:00 to 14:00)

How to Enrol:

Enrolment is best carried out online.
If you prefer to enrol in person, you can enrol at either the Clifden or Parkshot centres. You can also enrol by post, payment should be by cheque made payable to ‘Richmond Adult Community College’ and sent to Postal Enrolments, RACC, Clifden Centre, Clifden Road, Twickenham TW1 4LT.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How much homework will I need to do outside of class?”

Your practice at home through the course will be guided by your tutor and will greatly enhance your experience of and contribution to the course.

“What will happen if I miss a class?”

If you miss a class please try to inform the tutor or the college as early as possible. Your tutor will endeavour to keep you up to date with course content

“When will the exams take place?”

There are no exams on this course.

“Do I need any special clothing or equipment?”
You will need your own instrument to learn and practise on.

“Is there any tutorial support?”

No additional tutorial support is offered for this course.

“What is Level 1 Literacy and why is it important?”

Level 1 Literacy is approximately grades D-G at GCSE or equivalent and we feel it is important to make students aware of this minimum requiremefor this course environment as some course information is likely to be presented in a written form. If you want to do this course and do not have this level please contact ccs@racc.ac.uk or attend one of the Music.

Information Advice and Guidance:

You can enrol online, over the phone or in person at either site
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