BLUES, JAZZ and MODERN BAND (Grades 9-12)

BLUES, JAZZ and MODERN BAND (Grades 9-12)
(MUS8022)

This course will teach students to read lead sheets and improvise over the chord changes while building a foundation of the roots of Blues and Jazz music, which then extends to the Modern Band genre. Students will work with their instrumental/vocal backgrounds to create in-class collaborative ensembles. Prerequisite: Students must have an instrumental/vocal background either through the learnings in a school offered ensemble course (concert band orchestra, chorus, CMS guitar class or keyboard & chords) OR outside private instruction (i.e piano students).