This Jazz Ensemble class will examine and develop a repertoire of standard tunes and arrangements for you to develop your performance skills and confidence within the ensemble.
This group will work at an upper intermediate level.
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
Performance opportunities may include college lunchtime sessions, local venues and college concerts.
To be eligible for this course you must be 19 or over on 31st August prior to the course start date.
Knowledge of jazz music theory to an intermediate level will be useful and level 1 literacy an advantage, as handouts will be distributed at different times to reinforce learning. Sight reading at an intermediate level will be required.
Instrument, notebook, pencil and music stand if you own one.
Attendance throughout the course will help you gain maximum benefit from the course.
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.
If you require further course information or advice and guidance that is not answered in this outline please email art@racc.ac.uk [1].
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 [2] or drop in to our main reception area.
Please note that whilst most of the classes in your course will be classroom based, the final session of the course may be in the form of a cross college jazz concert evening and so may not be on the same day and time of your course.
Please note that whilst most of the classes in your course will be classroom based, the final session of the course may be in the form of a cross college jazz concert evening and so may not be on the same day and time of your course .