Courses
New Approaches/Jazz Decomposition
The New Approaches/Jazz Decomposition ensemble will study and perform original performances and arrangements of standard jazz repertoire.
Miles Davis Electric
The Miles Davis Electric ensemble will study and perform the music of the Miles Davis groups from the years 1969 to 1991. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Jazz and Latin Jazz Rating 5
The Jazz and Latin Jazz ensemble will study Latin-influenced jazz and perform the music of contemporary artists that mix jazz harmony and improvisation while performing over Latin grooves.
The Music of Wes Montgomery
The Wes Montgomery ensemble will study and perform the music of Wes Montgomery. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Wayne Shorter Ensemble
The Wayne Shorter Ensemble will study and perform seminal work from the legendary jazz master composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter, including original arrangements of his work.
The Music of Horace Silver
The Horace Silver ensemble will study and perform this esteemed artist's compositions.
The Music of Cedar Walton
The Cedar Walton ensemble will study the music of legendary pianist Cedar Walton. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Free Jazz/Bebop
The Free Jazz/Bebop ensemble will study and perform important material from the free jazz/bebop era. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
The Music of Charlie Parker
The Music of Charlie Parker ensemble will study and perform seminal work from the legendary bebop innovator and master saxophonist Charlie Parker, including original arrangements of his work.
New Orleans Street Band
The New Orleans Street Band ensemble will study and perform classic work from New Orleans street band repertoire, including original arrangements.
Small Band Jazz Rating 6
The Small Band Jazz Rating 6 ensemble will study and perform important material from the jazz repertoire, including original arrangements.
The Music of Dave Holland
The Dave Holland ensemble will study, analyze, and perform the music of great bassist, band leader, composer, and arranger Dave Holland.
ECM/Free Jazz
The ECM/Free Jazz ensemble will study and perform the music of ECM artists such as Kenny Wheeler, Dave Holland, John Abercrombie, and Keith Jarrett.
Original Compositions
The Original Composition ensemble will study and perform original compositions provided by the teachers, as well as original compositions of the students in the ensemble class.
9-Piece Jazz Ensemble
The 9-Piece Jazz ensemble is a medium size ensemble that performs arrangements in a variety of contemporary jazz styles. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Piano Trio with Vocals Rating 5
The Piano Trio with Vocals ensemble will study, analyze, and perform the music of a wide variety of jazz material ranging from standard repertoire drawn from the Great American Songbook through ori
Chord Scale Madness
An ensemble that performs outstanding student works written in AR-201 Chord Scale Voicings for Arranging in an annual concert entitled Chord Scale Madness.
Rainbow Big Band
The Rainbow Big Band Ensemble will study and perform previously performed arrangements and original arrangements written by Phil Wilson.
Avant-Garde Ensemble
The Avant-Garde ensemble will study and perform important material from the avant-garde era. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Concert Jazz Orchestra
The Concert Jazz Orchestra will study and perform original composition provide by the teachers, as well as original compositions of the students in the ensemble class.