Courses
Jazz Piano Trio 2
A two-hour lab for Piano Performance Majors that focuses on advanced harmonic and rhythmic studies for the pianist and the rhythm section. Styles include Latin, Brazilian, Hard Bop and Modern.
Mixed Pop Styles
The Mixed Pop Styles ensemble will study and perform the music of India.Arie, Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Rachelle Ferrell, Michael Jackson, Beyonc'e, Brandy, Mariah Carey, and
Mixed Pop and Jazz
The Mixed Pop and Jazz Styles ensemble will study and perform the music of India.Arie, Chaka Khan, Lalah Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Rachelle Ferrell, Michael Jackson, Beyonc'e, Brandy, Mariah Ca
Mixed Pop and Rock
The Mixed Pop and Rock ensemble will study and perform the music of India.Arie, Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Beyonc'e, Elton John, U2, and many more.
R&B, Pop/Rock, and Jazz
The R&B, Pop/Rock, and Jazz ensemble will study and perform music by a variety of artists such as Erykah Badu, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles, Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Bob Marley, Ella Fitzgeral
The Music of Lilith Fair
The Lilith Fair ensemble will rehearse and perform the music and arrangements of the artists of the fair's musical vein.
Acoustic Unplugged
The Acoustic Unplugged ensemble will meet weekly for a supervised rehearsal.
The Solo Pop/Rock Performer
A performance class to help pianist/vocalist and guitar/vocalist solo performers develop repertoire and stage presence.
Oldies: Sam Cooke, Tina Turner, and Otis Redding
The Oldies: Sam Cooke, Tina Turner, and Otis Redding ensemble will rehearse and perform the music of the '50s, '60s, and early '70s. The primary style of this ensemble is Motown.
Pop/R&B
The Pop/R&B ensemble will work initially with some charts provided by the instructor. Then the students will have a chance to submit their own choices for songs to be learned.
Pop and Indie
The Pop and Indie ensemble plays indie and pop vocal music chosen collectively by the members of the band.
Pop/Rock
The Pop/Rock ensemble will work initially with some charts provided by the instructor. Then the students will have a chance to submit their own choices for songs to be learned.
Pop/Rock and Country
The Pop/Rock and Country ensemble will work initially with some charts provided by the instructor. Then the students will have a chance to submit their own choices for songs to be learned.
Recording Rhythm Section Rating 5
The Recording Rhythm Section Rating 5 ensemble is designed for instrumentalists to get studio recording experience by learning and executing various styles of music ranging from jazz and R&B to
Rhythm Track for Songwriters
The Rhythm Track for Songwriters ensemble will perform the music of advanced songwriters. Material is supplied by the songwriter/producer of the session.
The Music of Paul Simon and Sting
Students in this ensemble will rehearse and perform the music and arrangements of the artists Paul Simon and Sting.
Contemporary Christian
The Contemporary Christian ensemble will study a wide variety of musical styles with a common theme. Styles may include funk, pop, rock, Latin, country, and worship music.
Vocal Recording Session
In the Vocal Recording Session ensemble, students will participate in weekly supervised vocal recording sessions.
L.A. Studio Ensemble
The L.A.
R&B Jam Band
The R&B Jam Band ensemble will work initially with some charts provided by the instructor. Then the students will have a chance to submit their own choices for songs to be learned.