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Starts Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Musicianship for Singers

An ongoing series of classes for the aspiring and professional singer

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Wednessdays 6 pm - 8 pm (MT)

 

$40.00 per double sessions

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Music Sheets

Register for Musicianship for Singers
https://www.jazzpac.com/musicianship-for-singers
Any questions? Email jazzpac@yahoo.com

Tools of musicianship

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Throughout this series, we'll explore the three universal elements of all music: melody, harmony, and rhythm. 

 

Our goal is to develop an understanding of how to create and notate a piece of clear vocal music in the jazz idiom;

to find your individual expression by tapping into your creativity, your intellect, and your ears; to enhance your musical vocabulary with an emphasis on interpretation and performance; and, to improve your level of confidence by building a foundation of knowledge and practice.  

 

In a non-competitive, yet rigorous environment, we will enhance your musical knowledge and creative skills in order to work in a professional capacity in various forms - either as a soloist, a member of an established ensemble or in freely formed groups.

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Register each week for classes and topics that are of interest to you! 

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Course materials will be relevant to your repertoire, your professional and musical goals, with a personalized approach to classic vocal jazz performance.

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Bring notation paper and pencils!

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"We rest on the shoulders of those who precede us."

- Dan Walker

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Online

 

Weeks 1 and 2: Chart Writing and Arranging

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Session 1: Chart Writing​

  • Standard Jazz repertoire

    • song form

    • terminology idiomatic to style

  • Grooves​

    • Time feels—ex: (2/4 and 4/4) or (3/4 or 6/8)

    • Tempo - slow, moderate, fast

    • Style - Swing, straight ahead, Latin, ballad​

  • Chart mapping

    • Preparation of charts

    • Form, tempo, codas, rhythmic figures

 

Session 2: Arranging

  • Rhythm Section accompaniment

    • Tempo and style

    • Intros, interludes, and endings

    • clear conducting signals—fermatas, cut-offs, tempo changes, rhythmic figures

    • Rehearsal format, time-efficient rehearsal tips

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Grow your knowledge, skills, confidence, and enjoyment,

...and Sing!

Register for Musicianship for Singers

https://www.jazzpac.com/musicianship-for-singers

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Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 PM (MT)

$40 per double sessions

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