This practical course for 14 - 19 year olds will explore and develop small group jazz repertoire and skills . The course will foster best ensemble practice while developing a number of Soul and Jazz pieces towards performance drawing upon the experience and teaching expertise of the Richmond Jazz School faculty.The course will have a practical theme as the repertoire is explored and developed with appropriately challenging activities to allow for different levels of experience. Repertoire will be drawn form artists such as Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and Horace Silver while drawing comparison with contemporary soul and R&B artists. Various themes will be explored throughout the day such as: - Establishing good grooves and feel within the rhythm section - Balancing phrasing, energy and expression throughout the ensemble - Developing solos with ideas and strategies for improvising - Understanding chord progressions Parents and friends can watch the final session which will include an informal performance. You will also be given ideas and materials for 'follow on' activities and practice to further develop the pieces and your playing after the course.
Name: Soul & Jazz Group 14-19 Yr Olds Qualification title: Non regulated provision, Level 1, Performing Arts Qualification type: Assessment Assessment information not yet available Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20160211 11:43:08 Updated 20160211 11:43:08
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Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
info@racc.ac.uk
020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk
Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey
Title: Non regulated provision, Level 1, Performing Arts Qualification: Non regulated provision, Level 1, Performing Arts Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing