HONORS 398 B: Honors Jazz Workshop (VLPA)
SLN 22241 (contact: uwhonors@uw.edu for an add code)
Greg Sinibaldi (School of Music)
sinibald@uw.edu
Credits: 1, c/nc
Open to all students, all instruments. An ensemble approach to the teaching of jazz improvisation, and playing in a small jazz ensemble. This class is designed to develop students skills and knowledge of playing in a small jazz combo. Repertoire will be arrangements from the jazz canon with opportunity for students to create their own music. Students will be expected to prepare (practice!) their parts for weekly class meetings.
Audition is required for this class and will consist of playing a pre-selected jazz standard and/or a blues. Lead sheets and charts will be provided for all players at the audition. Please contact Greg Sinibaldi (sinibald@uw.edu) for more information and to schedule an audition.