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Jazz Pac

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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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​
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Standard Jazz repertoire
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song form
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terminology idiomatic to style
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Grooves​
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Time feels—ex: (2/4 and 4/4) or (3/4 or 6/8)
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Tempo - slow, moderate, fast
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Style - Swing, straight ahead, Latin, ballad​
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Chart mapping
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Preparation of charts
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Form, tempo, codas, rhythmic figures
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Session 2: Arranging
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Rhythm Section accompaniment
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Tempo and style
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Intros, interludes, and endings
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clear conducting signals—fermatas, cut-offs, tempo changes, rhythmic figures
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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