Courses
Urban Outreach Orchestra
The Urban Outreach Orchestra will study and perform original arrangements provide by the teachers, as well as original arrangements and compositions of the students in the ensemble class.
Jazz Composition Ensemble
The Jazz Composition ensemble will rehearse, record, and perform the 10-piece music of students from AR-328, Arranging for Contemporary Jazz Ensemble, along with music of the instructor.
Advanced Repertory Big Band Ensemble
Contemporary Small Band Jazz
Contemporary Small Band Jazz is designed for high-level student performers who are focused on their development as jazz instrumentalists.
Ensemble Master Class
The Ensemble Master Class is designed for high level jazz players that are interested in further developing their individual sound and the sound of their own ensemble or band.
Introduction to Latin Jazz
In the Introduction to Latin Jazz ensemble, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform traditional popular music from Cuba and Brazil.
Brazilian Instrumental Rating 3
In Brazilian Instrumental Rating 3, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform Brazilian music.
Latin/Afro-Cuban Styles
In the Latin/Afro-Cuban Styles ensemble, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform popular music from Cuba and Brazil.
Brazilian Instrumental Rating 4
In Brazilian Instrumental Rating 4, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform Brazilian music.
Afro-Cuban Music Rating 4
The Afro-Cuban Music Rating 4 ensemble will survey and perform the music of Afro-influenced Cuban, American Latin, and Latin jazz.
Afro-Cuban Folkloric Music
The Afro-Cuban Folkloric ensemble will study and perform traditional folkloric Afro-Cuban music. In this course, students will participate in weekly supervised rehearsals.
Vocal Music of Cuba and Brazil
The Vocal Music of Cuba and Brazil ensemble will learn, listen, and perform the music of Ibrahim Ferrer, Polo Monta~nez, Celia Cruz, Haila Mar'ia Mompi'e, Cartola, Johnny Alf, Wilson Simo
Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz
In the Latin/Afro-Cuban Jazz ensemble, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform contemporary Latin jazz.
Brazilian Instrumental Rating 5
In Brazilian Instrumental Level 5, students will learn and apply instrument-appropriate roles to perform Brazilian music.
Afro-Cuban Music Rating 6
The Afro-Cuban Music Rating 6 ensemble will study and perform the music of Afro-influenced Cuban, American Latin, and Latin jazz.
The Music of the Dominican Republic
The Music of the Dominican Republic ensemble will study and perform the music of Afro-influenced Cuban, American Latin, and Latin jazz.
Salsa Ensemble
The Salsa ensemble will study and perform the music of Eddie Palmieri, Isaac Delgado, Fania All-Stars, El Gran Combo, Marc Anthony, and Los Van Van.
Latin Jazz Originals
The Latin Jazz Originals ensemble will study and perform original music, mostly written by Leo Blanco, as well as current and former students of this ensemble.
Rhythm Section Ensemble
An instrumental ensemble that focuses on rhythm section performance in a variety of musical styles.
Mixed Styles Rating 2
An instrumental ensemble that focuses on performance in a variety of musical styles.