Calendar of Events
March 30, 2013
For the Love of Singing – Faith Winthrop
Aspiring singers and re-entering fledglings work on breathing and vocal techniques necessary to sing any genre of song including blues, jazz, American songbook or cabaret, and apply those techniques to loved songs of their choice.
Piano Trio Sec. IV – Debbie Poryes
This hands-on performance class for intermediate to advanced pianists focuses on how to play most effectively in the traditional jazz piano trio format.
Piano Trio Sec. V – Debbie Poryes
This hands-on performance class for intermediate to advanced pianists focuses on how to play most effectively in the traditional jazz piano trio format.
Piano Trio Sec. VI – Mark Levine
This hands-on performance class for intermediate to advanced pianists focuses on how to play most effectively in the traditional jazz piano trio format.
Jazz Standards for Gigs II – Glenn Richman
An ensemble focusing on developing the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs. Repertoire, intros, endings, interludes and tags are covered. Various jazz feels including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads are studied and played. Class time is also dedicated to the study of jazz harmony, as applied to selected standard repertoire.
Jazz Standards for Gigs III – Glenn Richman
An ensemble focusing on developing the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs. Repertoire, intros, endings, interludes and tags are covered. Various jazz feels including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads are studied and played. Class time is also dedicated to the study of jazz harmony, as applied to selected standard repertoire.
Jazz Standards for Gigs IV – Glenn Richman
An ensemble focusing on developing the skills and repertoire needed for typical jazz gigs. Repertoire, intros, endings, interludes and tags are covered. Various jazz feels including swing, bossa, jazz waltz and ballads are studied and played. Class time is also dedicated to the study of jazz harmony, as applied to selected standard repertoire.
Old School Soul Kitchen – Wayne Wallace
An ensemble focusing on learning and performing the classic hits of Chaka Khan, Stevie Wonder, The Police, Average White Band, Sly & the Family Stone, Earth Wind and Fire and more.
Jazzschool Studio Bands @ El Cerrito High School
A concert featuring the award-winning Jazzschool Studio Bands under direction of Keith Johnson in preparation for their performances at the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Next Generation Festival this April! Also, making their performance debut, the Jazzschool’s Latin Jazz Ensemble under direction of Dave Gregoric!
