Courses
Rock of the '70s
The Rock of the '70s ensemble will study and perform the music of the The Rolling Stones, Aerosmith, the Beatles, Elton John, The Allman Brothers, The Eagles, Blondie, and others.
The Music of Jimi Hendrix
The Music of Jimi Hendrix ensemble will study and perform the music of legendary blues rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Progressive Rock Rating 3
This ensemble encompasses the style characteristics, performance requirements, rehearsal, and performance of progressive rock music.
Blues-Rock Ensemble
This ensemble encompasses the style characteristics, performance requirements, rehearsal, and performance of blues and rock music.
The Music of the Beatles
The Music of the Beatles ensemble is dedicated to recreating the Beatles?s recordings with attention to detail.
Women in Rock
This ensemble offers an opportunity for rock-oriented female singers and instrumentalists to network, rehearse, and perform this music.
Progressive Rock Instrumental Rating 5
The Progressive Rock Instrumental ensemble will study, learn, analyze, interpret, and perform progressive rock, including original compositions.
String Metal Ensemble
The String Metal ensemble will study and perform the music of student-selected pieces in the metal genre, using strings as the lead melodic instrument.
The Music of Art Blakey
The Art Blakey ensemble will study and perform the music of Art Blakey. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Urban Outreach Orchestra
The Urban Outreach Orchestra will study and perform original arrangements provide by the teachers, as well as original arrangements and compositions of the students in the ensemble class.
Jazz Composition Ensemble
The Jazz Composition ensemble will rehearse, record, and perform the 10-piece music of students from AR-328, Arranging for Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, along with music of the instructor.
Advanced Repertory Big Band Ensemble
Contemporary Small Band Jazz
Contemporary Small Band Jazz is designed for high-level student performers who are focused on their development as jazz instrumentalists.
Ensemble Master Class
The Ensemble Master Class is designed for high level jazz players that are interested in further developing their individual sound and the sound of their own ensemble or band.
Introduction to Latin Jazz
In the Introduction to Latin Jazz ensemble, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform traditional popular music from Cuba and Brazil.
Brazilian Instrumental Rating 3
In Brazilian Instrumental Rating 3, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform Brazilian music.
Latin/Afro-Cuban Styles
In the Latin/Afro-Cuban Styles ensemble, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform popular music from Cuba and Brazil.
Brazilian Instrumental Rating 4
In Brazilian Instrumental Rating 4, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform Brazilian music.
Afro-Cuban Music Rating 4
The Afro-Cuban Music Rating 4 ensemble will survey and perform the music of Afro-influenced Cuban, American Latin, and Latin jazz.
Afro-Cuban Folkloric Music
The Afro-Cuban Folkloric ensemble will study and perform traditional folkloric Afro-Cuban music. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.