Trumpet, Trombone, and Saxophone Ensembles February 4, 2012

Led By:
Ryan Hamilton, Tim Perdue & Matt Adams
Registration Fee:
$75 community partners / $85 general registration
Registration Deadline:
January 30, 2012Date/Time:
Saturdays, February 4 – 25, 4:00 – 5:00 pm (4 weeks)
Performance:
Saturday, February 25, 5:00 – 6:00 pm: A brief performance by the ensembles will take place with a professional rhythm section!
Age Recommendation:
Designed for very beginners, 5th – 8th grade; maximum 10 registrants per ensembleClass Description:Beginning trombone, saxophone and trumpet ensemble will provide beginning instrumentalists the opportunity to increase reading skills, improve basic technique and sound production, learn basic theory and improvisation, and play in an ensemble format. The ensembles will work on skills independently, but may also join together to develop great listening and ensemble skills. On the last day of class, participants will join a professional rhythm section and perform what’s been learned for family and friends!
Required Texts:
■“Chop-Monster 1 w/ CD,” for Trombone 1, published by J. Fraser Collection, Llc, Composer: Shelly Berg. Available at Stanton’s Sheet Music, catalog # 251560.
■“Chop-Monster 1 w/ CD,” for Alto Saxophone 1 or Tenor Saxophone 1, published by J. Fraser Collection, Llc, Composer: Shelly Berg. Available at Stanton’s Sheet Music, catalog # 251551 (alto) or #251553 (tenor).
■“Chop-Monster 1 w/ CD,” for Trumpet 1, published by J. Fraser Collection, Llc, Composer: Shelly Berg. Available at Stanton’s Sheet Music, catalog # 251556.

Official Website: http://www.jazzartsgroup.org/jazz-academy/jazz-in-the-community/classes/ensemble-classes/