Little Mission Jazz Combos – Adult Class: Winter/Spring 2023

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Little Mission Jazz Combos: Adult Class

Session:

Winter/Spring 2023

Description:

Little Mission Jazz Combos provide a well-rounded introduction to performing jazz in the traditional small group setting of 3-7 members. Students in this class will learn jazz standards and develop ensemble-based skills in arranging and improvisation. Build your music community and study music history with this semester’s Jazz Combo!

The class will be split into varying small jazz ensembles. Each class session you’ll work with a coach to learn the role of your instrument in a jazz combo setting. Your ensemble will focus on at least one piece to perform at the final class session for fellow students, family, and friends.

Safety Protocols:

In order to have safe and productive rehearsals, masks are required in accordance. Wind players should use a special winds mask like this. If you wish to rehearse without a mask, please take a rapid test within 4 hours of coming to the studio. Masks still required in all common areas and when not actively playing or singing.

Previous Experience:

Students should have basic knowledge of music theory and be comfortable reading lead sheets.

Instrumentation:

The ensemble is open to all wind, keyboard, percussion, guitar, and string instrumentalists.

Audition Requirements:

A brief placement audition is required to place you in an ensemble appropriate for your level. Upon enrolling, students should submit (via email) an audition video containing:

  • A brief introduction. (“Hi, I’m Bob & I play the saxophone! The pieces I will be playing are . . .”)
  • Two brief, contrasting, solo excerpts of your choice.
    • One excerpt should feature improvisation.
    • Excerpts should showcase ability in expression, articulation, dynamics, rhythm, and tuning.
    • Accompaniment is neither provided nor necessary for solo excerpts.
  • Total length of your audition video should not exceed 10 minutes in length.
      • Video taken on a phone or mobile device is completely fine – nothing fancy. 😉
  • Deadline for video submission: Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

*Students who have previously taken this class do not need to audition.

Number of Sessions:

13

Duration of Each Session:

60 Minutes

Class Dates:

Thursdays, 8:00 – 9:00 PM

  • Session 1: Thursday, January 12th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 2: Thursday, January 19th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 3: Thursday, January 26th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 4: Thursday, February 2nd, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 5: Thursday, February 9th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 6: Thursday, February 16th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 7: Thursday, February 23rd, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 8: Thursday, March 2nd, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 9: Thursday, March 9th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 10: Thursday, March 16th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 11: Thursday, March 23rd, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 12: Thursday, March 30th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Session 13: Thursday, April 6th, 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Class Showcase:

Session 13 is the Final Performance. Friends and family welcome!

Enrollment Closes:

Wednesday, January 4th, 2023

Instructors:

Andy Martin & Liam Hardison

Tuition:

$389

New! We’re now offering our Ensemble Classes with tuition as pay-by-donation for everyone! This is our way of offering financial assistance to those who may need it with no questions asked. If possible, donating full class tuition helps keep us running as a small, independent, arts institution, as well as helps to offset tuition for anyone financially impacted by Covid-19. Thank you!
 
Note: You may edit the amount you’d like to pay for tuition when you enroll directly in the enrollment form. Minimum donation amount of $100 per class, which is non-refundable.

Class Size:

7 – 24 Students, Split into Smaller Chamber Ensembles

Materials:

Students should bring to each session: their instrument, a pencil, a folder for music, and a re-fillable water bottle.

Enroll!