Jazz Performance - Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz
Forming two jazz combos, the students explore and perform all styles of jazz from its inception to today, including Dixieland, swing, bebop, cool, hard bop, Latin, modal, free, fusion, and contemporary. Emphasis is placed on a working knowledge of standard jazz repertoire as well as the development of original compositions. Included is instruction in Jazz Improvisation, Theory, Composition, History, and Styles and Analysis.
Friday, April 1, 2011
AAEP Jazz Alum and trumpeter William Miller visits jazz class to play a little and talk about his recent tour of China!
