This hands-on ensemble helps students of all instruments develop the skills needed to improvise and perform in a jazz ensemble setting. Students learn how to play from a fakebook, how to listen to and interact with each other while improvising in groups, and explore...
The Maryland Jazz Band is designed for middle school and high school students new to ensemble playing who wish to study and perform jazz. Throughout the semester, students study jazz repertoire, develop improvisation skills, and build on their ability to work as a...
Have you ever wanted to learn to play jazz but didn’t know where to start? This new course for adult instrumentalists covers the basics of playing jazz in a welcoming, supportive setting. Students learn how to create music from a ‘lead sheet’ style...
Have you ever wanted to learn to play jazz but didn’t know where to start? This new course for adult instrumentalists covers the basics of playing jazz in a welcoming, supportive setting. Students learn how to create music from a ‘lead sheet’ style...
This class provides students who have not studied music previously with an introduction to music at the piano. Students develop a strong foundation in rhythm, note reading, and basic technique that leads to successful private study the following semester. All classes...
