Music we teach
Jazz
A conversation in sound. Swing, blues and improvisation teach students to listen, respond and take creative risks together.
What students study
- Swing & groove
- The blues
- Improvisation
- Ensemble communication
- Jazz history
Musicians we listen to
Duke EllingtonLouis ArmstrongCharlie ParkerElla FitzgeraldJohn ColtraneNina Simone
Listening, technique and ensemble playing are taught together. Students perform what they learn and create work of their own.
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