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Sonoma State Universtiy
Contemprorary Jazz Ensemble
(Goals)
Goals
- performance of standard jazz
repertoire in a jazz combo setting of 2-3 horns and 3-4
rhythm
- move beyond the basic tools of
improvisation into actual performance of music
- establishing dialogue between soloist
and rhythm section
- cover the stylistic basics of jazz
playing (in the hard-bop style)
- more advanced concepts in improvised
line development
- learn standard performance practices
within the jazz idiom
- improve personal stage presence and
performance presentation
- learn about musical styles through
intensive listening and transcription